Doctrine of Scripture
Among important doctrines, it is hard to imagine any that is more important for one to have sound thoughts on than The Doctrine of Scripture. That is, what do you believe about the Bible itself? What is it, and how did it come to us? The historic Christian position has been that the Scriptures, as contained in the Old and New Testaments, are fully inspired by the work of the Holy Spirit, guiding human writers in such a way that they composed for us the very Word of God. These books are inerrant, that is, without mistake on any matter; and completely adequate to guide the reader to paths of faith and godliness. The books you’ll find below in this section hold that high view of Scripture, without exception, and will enrich your appreciation for the marvelous gift God has given us in His Word.
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Knowing God, 50th Anniversary Edition, Hardcover (J. I. Packer)
Stemming from Packer’s profound theological knowledge, Knowing God brings together two key facets of the Christian faith—knowing about God and knowing God through a close relationship with Jesus Christ. Written in an engaging and practical tone, this thought-provoking work seeks to renew and enrich our understanding of God.
Knowing God was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty books that have shaped evangelicals. With a companion Bible study, devotional journal, and study guide, readers can explore these biblical themes for themselves in this new fiftieth anniversary edition.
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The Hermeneutics of the Biblical Writers (Abner Chou)
Hermeneutic is indispensable for understanding Scripture, constructing theology, and living the Christian life, but most contemporary hermeneutical systems fail to acknowledge the principles and practices of the biblical writers themselves.
Christians today cannot employ a truly biblical view of the Bible unless they understand why the prophets and apostles interpreted Scripture the way they did. To this end, Abner Chou proposes a hermeneutic of obedience, in which believers learn to interpret Scripture the way the biblical authors did—including understanding the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament.
Chou first unfolds the “prophetic hermeneutic” of the Old Testament authors, and demonstrates the continuity of this approach with the apostolic hermeneutic of the New Testament authors. This forms the foundation upon which believers today must build their own interpretive practices.
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Knowing God, 50th Anniversary Edition, Paperback (J. I. Packer)
“For years I have been asked to list my ‘top 20’ Christian books that I have read. Knowing God has been on that list since the 1970s.” – Charles Swindoll.
A masterpiece of theology, and one of the few books of the 20th century that will have lasting usage for centuries to come.
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40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible (Robert Plummer)
40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible tackles the major questions that students, pastors and professors ask about reading and understanding the Bible.
The book is divided into into four parts: getting started, approaching the bible generally, approaching specific texts, and issues in recent discussion. This accessible format allows teachers to utilize this book as a textbook and the curious student to understand the issues which are most pertinent to their study. 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible will be essential reading for the student seeking to advance in biblical studies and for the pastor looking to teach the Bible with confidence.
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How to Eat Your Bible (Nate Pickowicz)
If you’re feeling distant from God, could it be because you’re ignoring His Word? But maybe you don’t know where to start. Maybe the long books and strange names feel overwhelming. Maybe you just don’t like reading. Whatever the case, How to Eat Your Bible will help you cultivate an appetite for life-long study of God’s Word.
Find practical guidance for overcoming the hurdles that have kept you from making Bible study a regular part of your life. You’ll also become encouraged to pursue God’s Word by learning how other Christians throughout time maintained this crucial practice. Pastor Nate Pickowicz also includes a unique Seven Year Bible Plan so that you can apply what you’ve learned and continue drawing near to God as you consume His Word.
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Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible (Howard Hendricks, William D. Hendricks)
For every person who draws strength and direction from the Bible, there are many more who struggle with it. Some call it a long book with fine print and obscure meaning. Some call it a mystery, a chore to read, or an undecipherable puzzle.
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Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth (John MacArthur)
Doctrine isn’t just for theologians—it’s important for every Christian because it shows us who God is and how we should live. Systematizing the robust theology that has undergirded Dr. John MacArthur’s well-known preaching ministry for decades, this overview of basic Christian doctrine covers topics such as God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, salvation, and more.
Comprehensive in scope yet written to be accessible to the average reader—with non-technical vocabulary, minimal footnotes, and a helpful bibliography—this volume offers Christians a solid foundation for what they believe and why.
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Expository Apologetics: Answering Objections with the Power of the Word (Voddie Baucham)
Apologetics is for everyone.
The Bible is clear that all believers are called to defend their faith. However, if apologetics is the formal process that we have come to expect, this sounds like an impossible task. But what if apologetics could be part of natural, normal conversation—both from the pulpit and in everyday life?
Aimed at preparing you to clearly and confidently defend your faith, Expository Apologetics sets forth an approach to apologetics that is rooted in Scripture and eminently accessible. Filled with real-world examples and practical advice, this book will equip you with the tools you need to think biblically and converse persuasively—offering unbelievers “a reason for the hope that is in you.”
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What the Bible Means to Me (Catherine Mackenzie, editor)
A collection of testimonies from many names you know, of how the Word of God has impacted their lives! Each testimony is 2-3 pages long.
God’s Word has something to say to all mankind and in this book 44 people summarize what the Bible means to them. The bus driver and the theologian; the missionary and the midwife; the army chaplain and the artist. We know how different they are but we also see their similarities … their search for truth; their need for love; their quest for faith. Through the Word of God we can see how God loves us, faithfully and truly and how his Word is a Word for all times and ages. It’s a Word for you. Contributors include J.I. Packer, Alec Motyer, Colin Buchanan, Douglas Kelly, Dale Ralph Davis, Fiona Castle, Helen Roseveare, Iain D. Campbell, Richard Bewes, Rico Tice and Harry Reader, and more.
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Everyone’s a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology (R. C. Sproul)
This book is anything but a dry discussion of minute points of doctrine. Instead, Dr. Sproul, again demonstrating his trademark ability to make complex subjects easily understood, surveys the basic truths of the Christian faith, reminding us once more of what God is like and of what He has done for His people in this world and the next.
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Words of Life: Scripture as the Living and Active Word of God (Timothy Ward)
Throughout Christian history, the overwhelmingly predominant view of the Bible has been that it is itself the living and active Word of God.
In this book Timothy Ward explains and defends what we are really saying when we trust and proclaim, as we must, that the Bible is God’s Word. In particular he describes the nature of the relationship between the living God and Scripture. He examines why, in order to worship God faithfully, we need to pay close attention to the Bible; why, in order to be faithful disciples of Jesus, the Word-made-flesh, we need to base our lives on the words of the Bible; and why, in order to keep in step with the Holy Spirit, we need to trust and obey what the Bible says.
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Knowing Scripture (R. C. Sproul)
In this expanded edition of Knowing Scripture renowned Reformed theologian and pastor R.C. Sproul not only aids readers in unearthing the meaning of Scripture for themselves, but also explores why it is essential for every Christian to study it in the first place.
With his usual common sense and enthusiasm, Sproul both offers clear explanations of eleven basic steps of interpretation, as well as provides simple how-to’s for using them. Excellent for beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture, this expanded edition includes a new preface.
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The Person and Work of Christ: Revised and Enhanced (B. B. Warfield)
Princeton theologian B. B. Warfield was a watchman on the wall of orthodoxy. His temperament, training, and talent—together with his deep love for Christ and amazing breadth of knowledge—shaped him into the twentieth century’s greatest defender of the faith. His writings have been studied with profit for well over a hundred years—a tribute to his clear, careful, cogent, gospel-centered exposition of orthodox Christianity, which he called “the redemptive religion” and which he fearlessly defended.
In The Person and Work of Christ, Warfield demonstrates that “it is no more possible to have a Christianity without an atoning Christ than it is to have a Christianity without a divine Christ.” Warfield’s incisive scholarship shines in this new and enhanced edition, which has been edited, formatted, and retypeset for modern readers. Its carefully prepared aids include comprehensive abstracts at the beginning of each chapter, intelligent headings, smart paragraph breaks, explanatory notes, definitions of obscure terms, discussion questions, recommended reading, complete footnotes and bibliographies, and more.
$49.99