for the PEOPLE of GOD
SPECIAL REVELATION AND SCRIPTURE
David S. Dockery & Malcolm B. Yarnell III
EDITORS
David S. Dockery | Nathan A. Finn | Christopher W. Morgan
brentwood, tennessee
Special Revelation and Scripture
Copyright © 2024 by David S. Dockery and Malcolm B. Yarnell III
Published by B&H Academic
Brentwood, Tennessee
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4627-9618-2
Dewey Decimal Classification: 220.1
Subject Heading: BIBLE--EVIDENCES, AUTHORITY, ETC. \ BIBLE--CRITICISM \ BIBLE--INSPIRATION
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This book is part of the Theology for the People of God series.
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James Leo Garrett Jr. (1925–2020)
and
with gratitude to God for
our Southwestern Seminary faculty and staff colleagues
4. The Nature of Truth and the Nature of Scripture
6. The Inspiration of the Bible
7. The Preservation and Canonization of the Bible
8. The Truthfulness and Inerrancy of Scripture
9. The Sufficiency and Authority of Scripture
10. From Biblical Interpretation to Theology, Part I
11. From Biblical Interpretation to Theology, Part II
Conclusion: Understanding and Applying the Bible Today
The doctrine of special revelation and the role of Holy Scripture have been central to the Christian faith for two thousand years. Due to the Bible’s importance in providing clarification during the Reformation and in fostering the development of evangelicalism, as well as for its centrality in Baptist life and in our own lives, it is our prayer that this volume will serve this current generation in a helpful way by fostering a love for the Word of God. Following the theological method of our teacher, James Leo Garrett Jr., we have attempted to give serious attention first to the Bible’s own teaching ...
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About Special Revelation and ScriptureThe doctrine of special revelation and the role of Holy Scripture have been central to the Christian faith for two thousand years. Yet, the nature, authority, and interpretation of the Bible continue to be discussed and debated. In their book Special Revelation and Scripture, David S. Dockery and Malcolm B. Yarnell III explore the fundamental elements of divine revelation, such as inspiration, reliability, and authority, and how these elements influence and shape the Christian’s understanding of theological doctrines, ethical teachings, and matters concerning worldview. Dockery and Yarnell begin by developing the doctrine of divine revelation that emphasizes the Bible as the revealed word of the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They examine the relationship between the Second Person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ, and sacred Scripture, highlighting their foundational connection. Furthermore, they explore the work of the Holy Spirit in inspiring the prophetic and apostolic writings and safeguarding them in the biblical canon. The authors affirm the special nature of Scripture by highlighting its essential attributes of truthfulness, inerrancy, sufficiency, and authority. They conclude by emphasizing the Holy Spirit’s role in illuminating Scripture for the development of theology and practice within the church. Throughout the book, readers will encounter a deep and abiding conviction that God’s special revelation is preserved and made accessible for all human beings in his inspired Word, the Holy Bible. Dockery and Yarnell’s comprehensive exploration of divine revelation and Scripture will inspire readers to engage with the Word of God in a more meaningful and transformative way. Recognizing that faithful theological study is an integrative task, the Theology for the People of God series uniquely combines biblical and systematic theology in dialogue with historical theology and with application to church and life. This series addresses classic doctrines of systematic theology and other relevant topics, pairing careful scholarship with the practical understanding that theology finds its focus within the context of the church. Together, the series’ authors guide readers in developing a theologically informed way of seeing the world, a Christlike response to life, and Christian motivation for ministry. |
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