Textual and higher criticism have decimated the faith of many and made divinity schools messageless. The inspiration and authority of the bible benjamin breckinridge warfield, samuel g. Buy the inspiration and authority of the bible first by benjamin b. Pat zukeran examines some of the compelling evidence for the reliability and the authority of the bible. He who, seeking to learn the truth, should gather about him the latest treatises, hearing such titles as, inspiration, and other lectures, inspiration and the bible, what is inspiration. All the authority of the apostles stands behind the scriptures, and all the authority of christ behind the apostles. The inspiration and authority of the bible, by benjamin. Warfield wrote the inspiration and authority of the scripture in defense of scriptural foundation. Bible, inspiration of the dictionary definition, verses and bible references on the topic of bible, inspiration of the using bakers evangelical dictionary of biblical theology online. This is an analysis of questions asked by textual and higher criticism with the. The inspiration and authority of the bible by benjamin. He approaches the ideas of inspiration, oracles of god, and canonicity. Great book that delves into the inspiration and authority of scripture looking at these subjects from every angle, vantage point, and perspective. Authority of the bible a strong argument for christianity dr.
If the bible is written by fallible human beings, how can its words convey divine revelation. The revelation, inspiration, and authority of scripture. Some of his greatest writings are found here, useful for all who wish to defend the scriptures in a modern, critical world. The subject of the inspiration of the bible is one which has been much confused in recent discussion. But by one way or another it is easily shown that all the books which now constitute our bible, and which.
Inasmuch as some members of our constituency are raising concerns about the brethren view of the inspiration and authority of the bible, and because our denomination has been known for its affirmation, we have no creed but the new testament, we recommend that a committee of five be appointed to prepare a paper on the. Perhaps the greatest challenge of warfields lifetime was the modernist skepticism of biblical inspiration and authority. Modern biblical scholars showed that textual and linguistic analysis proved the human authorship of the bible, and from there proceeded to strip miracles of their power, texts of. Warfield presents a convincing case for the inspiriation and authority of the bible. When speaking about the authority of the scriptures, one must distinguish sharply from the beginning between this authority itself and our doctrine about scripture, its authority, infallibility, and all qualifications and concepts concerning holy scripture that have proceeded from theological reflection and discussion over the years. The inspiration and authority of the bible monergism. The nature of revelation the religion of the bible is a frankly supernatural religion. Warfield defines the reformed doctrine of inspiration thus. The bibles source is god himself, who has all authority cf.
Baptist statements of belief through the centuries. The bible gives no formal definition of inspiration. Warfields first contribution to the discussion on the authority of scripture was the inaugural address at. Bible, inspiration of the bakers evangelical dictionary of. The doctrine of inspiration builds our sense of expectancy in being spiritually edified as we read and study. In his acclaimed the inspiration and authority of the bible warfield provides an analysis of questions asked by textual and higher criticism with the purpose of vindicating the viewpoint of an infallible bible. Christian focus, 2000 186 emphasis in the original. The inspiration and authority of the bible by benjamin breckinridge. Review of the inspiration and authority of the bible, by benjamin breckinridge warfield. First, after the critical onslaught on the status of the bible of the nineteenth century, he was the. Inspiration and authority of the bible 9780875525273 by benjamin warfield. The uniqueness and astounding accuracy of this ancient text is an important apologetic for. Hermeneutics is the study of methodological principles of interpretation webster i.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Bible, inspiration of the bakers evangelical dictionary. What the evangelical congregational church believes concerning the inspiration and authority of the bible is embodied in the article of faith, of the holy scriptures. Although justly famed for his landmark defense of the divine inspiration and authority of scripture, b. The bible makes claims to inspiration and authority and inerrancy.
Review of inspiration and authority of the bible, by benjamin b. However, in this classic text on biblical inspiration some observations can be made. This is an analysis of questions asked by textual and higher criticism with the purpose of vindicating the viewpoint of an infallible bible. Warfield, professor of didactic and polemic theology at princeton theological seminary, learned and lucid as ever, presents the reformed understanding of the inspiration and authority of scripture. The inspiration and authority of scripture i am immensely grateful for my grounding in scripture, undergirded by a high view of its authority and inspiration, from my earliest childhood. The second major principle of the rule of faith, then is that the bible is inspired, inerrant, infallible, and true, and that it is a sure guide to follow for our faith and our lives. To speak of the bibles nature, therefore, is to speak of its divine authority.
The inspiration and authority of holy scripture by herman. This classic piece is often republished as the biblical. The uniqueness and astounding accuracy of this ancient text is an important apologetic for christianity. Only here and there are we given insights into the process. Warfield, trinity, from the international standard. The authority and inspiration of the scriptures by. The inspiration and authority of the bible what the. Warfield is counted among the great theologians of the 19th century. Excellent insights are presented for those who may doubt gods authority and his inspiration of the scriptures. Inspiration and authority of the bible 9780875525273. From the international standard bible encyclopaedia, edited by james orr, vol. By gol may 7, 2011 april 12th, 2016 inspiration of scripture, the word of god. This volume contains articles published separately for various audiences pertaining to the nature and authority of the bible. Warfield, trinity, from the international standard bible encyclopedia general editor james orr, 1915.
Aug 30, 2014 the unity of the bible is just one more amazing proof of the divine inspiration and authority of the bible. I was introduced to this book over 35 years ago at a bible institute. Mayhue senior vice president and dean professor of theology and pastoral ministries after a brief look at the general concept of authority. Lockridge as quoted by permission in richard mayhue,seeking god fearn, rossshire, great britain. I have read countless other books since then but this book still ranks as the most basic, clear, understandable and well thought out discussions on the inspiration and authority of scripture. Pastor lance marshall for helping with the markup of this classic. Doctrine of the trinity for instance, in the volume of. The terms scripture and the scriptures, as employed in the new testament. In some cases the possibility of divine revelation as well as inspiration is totally rejected. Of what practical value is the inspiration of the bible. Weve studied the testimony of jesus, prophecy, and the unity of the bible as providing supernatural confirmation of the divine inspiration of the bible. By contrast i am deeply concerned at the lack of bible teaching and bible knowledge in many areas today. The authority of the bible relates to other basic baptist beliefs because baptists regard the bible as the sole written authority for faith and practice, the bible is foundational for baptist doctrine and church polity. It is both the word of god and yet written in human language.
Clear, understandable, yet not so simple that its content is dull or uninteresting. The bible contains 66 separate books from many authors but it follows a single plot line. Inspiration is that extraordinary, supernatural influence or, passively, the result of it, exerted by the holy ghost on the writers of. Some of his greatest writings are found here, useful for all who wish to defend the. Deep respect the book is worthy of reverent and careful treatment. The plot is the expansion of the kingdom of god in this world and the proclamation of its king over and against the powers of evil that oppose the purposes, plans and reign of. The biblical idea of revelation article revelation, from the international standard bible encyclopedia, james orr, general editor, v. The inspiration and authority of the bible ebook monergism. In the words of william newton clarke, inspiration to write was not different in kind from the general inspiration 2 theological lectures, pp. Authority of the bible a strong argument for christianity. Warfield bible biblical doctrine biblical writers breath byia byiov called canon certainly christ christian church citation cited context cremer debirvevaros declaration deut diels divine doctrine. The doctrine of inspiration leads us to treat the bible like no other book. Presbyterian and reformed publishing company, 1948, 107.
A window to god the reader must see more than the letter of the law. Modern biblical scholars showed that textual and linguistic analysis proved the human authorship of the bible, and from there proceeded to strip miracles of their power, texts of their authenticity, and god of his. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Warfield prior to his death in 1921 was considered to be one of. The bible, revelation, inspiration, and scriptures reliability and authority are issues hotly debated today in many christian circles. Establishing authority is different from hermeneutics. Benjamin breckinridge warfield, the inspiration and authority of the bible phillipsburg, nj. The word inspire and its derivatives seem to have come into middle english from the french, and have been employed from the first early in the 14th century in a considerable number of. Warfield was a divinity professor at the theological seminary of princeton, new jersey, usa. Highly recommend for a fairly full look at the inspiration and authority of scripture. The authority of the scriptures thus rests on the simple fact that gods authoritative agents in founding the church gave them as authoritative to the church which they founded. In biblical doctrines warfield reveals his mastery of such subjects as the doctrines of the trinity, the person and work of christ, redemption and faith.
The inspiration and authority of the bible, by benjamin breckinridge warfield. The inspiration and authority of the bible benjamin. In others revelation and inspiration are reinterpreted. This volume is a collection of his writings on this topic of biblical authority. As a reformed, evangelical scholar he approached the scriptures as authoritative. Warfield in defense of the historic doctrine of verbal, plenary inspiration and the absolute authority and inerrancy of scripture. The authority and inspiration of the scriptures by benjamin b. The presbyterian and reformed publishing house, 1948. This book is widely regarded as one of the finest defenses of inspiration ever written. Click to read more about the inspiration and authority of the bible by benjamin breckinridge warfield. Much of this uncertainty has arisen because of the searching critical investigation which has been carried on during the past century, and we often hear the claim made that the historic church doctrines of the inspiration of the scriptures must be given up. By the holy scriptures we understand those canonical books of the old and new testaments, which the church has at all times received as such. Biblical inspiration and authority 1979 church of the brethren statement. Baptist statements of belief through the centuries have always cited scriptures for each belief set forth.
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