ALONE
JAMES R. WHITE
Copyright © 2004
James R. White
Cover design by Eric Walljasper
Unless otherwise identified, Scripture quotations are taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org)
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Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
Bethany House Publishers is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
White, James R. (James Robert), 1962–
Scripture alone: exploring the Bible’s accuracy, authority, and authenticity / by James R. White.
p. cm.
ISBN 0-7642-2048-9 (pbk.)
1. Bible—Evidences, authority, etc. I. Title.
BS480.W489 2004
220.1—dc22
2004012911
This book is dedicated to my son,
Joshua Daniel White.
I have often said God knew I could never pursue the ministry He has entrusted to me without giving me the best children He had available, and so He did. My son is a great source of joy and fulfillment, and I openly and gladly tell any who wish to hear that I could never pursue this work without the support of my wife, my son, and my daughter. The defender of the faith in these pages is named Joshua in honor of my son and of my having had the tremendous privilege of baptizing him at the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church, where I am an elder. Thank you, Joshua, my son and also my brother in Christ.
Chapter One: Three Arguments Related to Scriptural Sufficiency
Chapter Two: Definitions: More Than Half the Battle
Chapter Three: Forever Settled: The Nature of God’s Holy Word
Chapter Four: Inerrancy and Exegesis: Believing and Honoring God’s Word
Chapter Five: The Canon of Scripture Considered
Chapter Six: Did Thomas Write a Gospel?
Chapter Seven: Allegations of Corruption
Chapter Eight: Allegations of Contradiction
Chapter Nine: Tradition, the Church, and the Development of Doctrine
Chapter Ten: The Lord Spoke to Me, Saying
Chapter Eleven: Scriptural Sufficiency: Nothing New
Chapter Twelve: Conclusion: Forever Settled in Heaven … and for Me
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About Scripture AloneWith clear teaching in an engaging, accessible style, this book lays a foundation for all Christians who desire a deeper understanding of biblical sufficiency. White presents Scripture as God-breathed in nature, as unparalleled and absolute in authority, and as the church’s infallible rule of faith in straightforward language to help believers apply these doctrines to their lives. In addition, he addresses the timely issues of the canon, including textual and historical evidence. The captivating dialogues used throughout the book help bring into focus the great truths of faith against the backdrop of error. These dialogues assist readers in discovering how to engage in conversation with those of differing beliefs. |
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