Vital Issues in the Inerrancy Debate

Vital Issues in the Inerrancy Debate
Author: F. David Farnell
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2016-01-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1498237258

The inerrancy of God's Word has been attacked throughout church history. Today's assaults are unique since neo-evangelicals now surrender to post-modernistic ideas of history and historical-critical ideologies that assault this vital doctrine. They seek to redefine the orthodox meaning of inerrancy. Since the signing of the Chicago Statements, troubling signs have once again appeared in recent years among many who either did not fight the battles for the inerrancy of Scripture as did the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy, or who do not remember the troubling times that caused their development. The nature and definition of "inerrancy" are now being changed to include ideas of fallibility. History is forgotten. The need arises for sounding the alarm for Vital Issues in Inerrancy. Evangelical schools and churches that broke away earlier to defend inerrancy surrender now to academic prestige and scholarly fads instead of faithfulness to God's inerrant Word. The contributors pray that the Lord will raise up a new generation with the spiritual fervency of the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy to uphold the inerrancy of God's Word: Isaiah 40:8--"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever."

Defending Inerrancy

Defending Inerrancy
Author: Norman L. Geisler
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441235914

According to the authors, the doctrine of inerrancy has been standard, accepted teaching for more than 1,000 years. In 1978, the famous "Chicago Statement" on inerrancy was adopted by the Evangelical Theological Society, and for decades it has been the accepted conservative evangelical doctrine of the Scriptures. However, in recent years, some prominent evangelical authors have challenged this statement in their writings. Now eminent apologist and bestselling author Norman L. Geisler, who was one of the original drafters of the "Chicago Statement," and his coauthor, William C. Roach, present a defense of the traditional understanding of inerrancy for a new generation of Christians who are being assaulted with challenges to the nature of God, truth, and language. Pastors, students, and armchair theologians will appreciate this clear, reasoned response to the current crisis.

Vital Issues in the Inerrancy Debate

Vital Issues in the Inerrancy Debate
Author: F. David Farnell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 582
Release: 1916
Genre: Electronic book
ISBN:

Annotation The inerrancy of God's Word has been attacked throughout church history. Today's assaults are unique since neo-evangelicals now surrender to post-modernistic ideas of history and historical-critical ideologies that assault this vital doctrine. They seek to redefine the orthodox meaning of inerrancy. Since the signing of the Chicago Statements, troubling signs have once again appeared in recent years among many who either did not fight the battles for the inerrancy of Scripture as did the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy, or who do not remember the troubling times that caused their development. The nature and definition of ""inerrancy"" are now being changed to include ideas of fallibility. History is forgotten. The need arises for sounding the alarm for Vital Issues in Inerrancy. Evangelical schools and churches that broke away earlier to defend inerrancy surrender now to academic prestige and scholarly fads instead of faithfulness to God's inerrant Word. The contributors pray that the Lord will raise up a new generation with the spiritual fervency of the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy to uphold the inerrancy of God's Word: Isaiah 40:8--""The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever."" ""From within the Washington beltway somewhere there arose the sentiment that 'eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.' What is the case politically is even more the case theologically. As this book illustrates, the resounding standards established at the close of the twentieth century by the ICBI, Missouri Synod Lutherans, and Southern Baptists are now subject to reinterpretation by those who seem to prefer a priesthood of scholars over a priesthood of believers. David Farnell and his fellow editors have responded in these pages, holding high the standard of the full reliability of God's word. This is a crucial volume for a day of flagging confidence in the Bible.""--Paige Patterson, President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary General Editor F. David Farnell, PhD, Professor of New Testament at The Master's Seminary. Associate Editors: Norman L. Geisler, PhD, Chancellor of Veritas Evangelical Seminary. Joseph M. Holden, PhD, President of Veritas Evangelical Seminary. William C. Roach, PhD, is the senior-editor of The Journal of the International Society of Christian Apologetics. Robert Wilkin, PhD, is President of Grace Evangelical Society. Phil Fernandes, Ph. D., President of the Institute of Biblical Defense.

Light in a Dark Place

Light in a Dark Place
Author: John S. Feinberg
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2018-04-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433539306

What we believe about the Bible is foundational to every part of life. Scripture is the very Word of God, the final authority for all of theology, the governing source of all other doctrines. In the latest volume of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series, theology professor John S. Feinberg has written a landmark work on the doctrine of Scripture, offering a robust, serious treatment of topics such as revelation, the canon, inerrancy, infallibility, sufficiency, preservation, and moreā€”all with the goal of helping readers cherish, obey, and be transformed by what God has spoken in his Word.

Can We Still Believe the Bible?

Can We Still Believe the Bible?
Author: Craig L. Blomberg
Publisher: Brazos Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441245642

Challenges to the reliability of Scripture are perennial and have frequently been addressed. However, some of these challenges are noticeably more common today, and the topic is currently of particular interest among evangelicals. In this volume, highly regarded biblical scholar Craig Blomberg offers an accessible and nuanced argument for the Bible's reliability in response to the extreme views about Scripture and its authority articulated by both sides of the debate. He believes that a careful analysis of the relevant evidence shows we have reason to be more confident in the Bible than ever before. As he traces his own academic and spiritual journey, Blomberg sketches out the case for confidence in the Bible in spite of various challenges to the trustworthiness of Scripture, offering a positive, informed, and defensible approach.

God's Word in Human Words

God's Word in Human Words
Author: Kenton L. Sparks
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2008-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801027012

A highly regarded Old Testament scholar argues that evangelicals can embrace biblical criticism without losing their faith.

A High View of Scripture? (Evangelical Ressourcement)

A High View of Scripture? (Evangelical Ressourcement)
Author: Craig D. Allert
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2007-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441201599

Where did the Bible come from? Author Craig D. Allert encourages more evangelicals to ask that question. In A High View of Scripture? Allert introduces his audience to the diverse history of the canon's development and what impact it has today on how we view Scripture. Allert affirms divine inspiration of the Bible and, in fact, urges the very people who proclaim the ultimate authority of the Bible to be informed about how it came to be. This book, the latest in the Evangelical Ressourcement series, will be valuable as a college or seminary text and for readers interested in issues of canon development and biblical authority.

Themelios, Volume 49, Issue 1

Themelios, Volume 49, Issue 1
Author: Brian Tabb
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2024-05-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Themelios is an international, evangelical, peer-reviewed theological journal that expounds and defends the historic Christian faith. Themelios is published three times a year online at The Gospel Coalition (http://thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/) and in print by Wipf and Stock. Its primary audience is theological students and pastors, though scholars read it as well. Themelios began in 1975 and was operated by RTSF/UCCF in the UK, and it became a digital journal operated by The Gospel Coalition in 2008. The editorial team draws participants from across the globe as editors, essayists, and reviewers. General Editor: Brian Tabb, Bethlehem College and Seminary Contributing Editor: D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Consulting Editor: Michael J. Ovey, Oak Hill Theological College Administrator: Andrew David Naselli, Bethlehem College and Seminary Book Review Editors: Jerry Hwang, Singapore Bible College; Alan Thompson, Sydney Missionary & Bible College; Nathan A. Finn, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Hans Madueme, Covenant College; Dane Ortlund, Crossway; Jason Sexton, Golden Gate Baptist Seminary Editorial Board: Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School Lee Gatiss, Wales Evangelical School of Theology Paul Helseth, University of Northwestern, St. Paul Paul House, Beeson Divinity School Ken Magnuson, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Jonathan Pennington, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary James Robson, Wycliffe Hall Mark D. Thompson, Moore Theological College Paul Williamson, Moore Theological College Stephen Witmer, Pepperell Christian Fellowship Robert Yarbrough, Covenant Seminary

Continuity and Discontinuity

Continuity and Discontinuity
Author: John S. Feinberg
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1988
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780891074687

Perspectives on the relationship between the Old and New Testaments as they concern theological systems, Mosaic law, salvation, hermeneutics, the people of God, and kingdom promises. From a respected group of modern theologians.

Evangelical Faith and the Challenge of Historical Criticism

Evangelical Faith and the Challenge of Historical Criticism
Author: Christopher M. Hays
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2013-11-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441245758

Many introductions to biblical studies describe critical approaches, but they do not discuss the theological implications. This timely resource discusses the relationship between historical criticism and Christian theology to encourage evangelical engagement with historical-critical scholarship. Charting a middle course between wholesale rejection and unreflective embrace, the book introduces evangelicals to a way of understanding and using historical-critical scholarship that doesn't compromise Christian orthodoxy. The book covers eight of the most hotly contested areas of debate in biblical studies, helping readers work out how to square historical criticism with their beliefs.