Scripture Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine

By R.C. Sproul

Book Overview

In the twentieth century, the doctrine of Scripture became a particular focus of intense criticism. Some of R. C. Sproul's most significant writings have been on the doctrine of Scripture. Not all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596380101
• ISBN13: 9781596380103
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: P&R Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.9" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

A convincing case for the total inerrancy of Scripture.

Before I read this book, I had my doubts about the Evangelical doctrine of scriptural inerrancy. It seemed hard for me to affirm it in the face of so many difficult passages and apparent errors and contradictions in the Bible. But Sproul has done an excellent job defending this central Christian belief. He examines the alternatives--such as "limited" inerrancy and the Neo-orthodox view that the Bible "becomes" the Word of God through the individual's encounter--and shows where they fall short. He also explains exactly what is meant by the word "inerrancy," pointing out that it does not necessarily require a particular interpretation of Scripture (e.g., young-earth creationism, dispensationalism, etc.). He admits that there are difficult passages in the Bible (though not as many as the critics would have us think), but recent scholarship has resolved many of them, and future insights may resolve even more. Finally, he also emphasizes that, although belief in the inerrancy of Scripture is very important to a sound theology, it is not necessary for salvation. This book also contains the full text of the 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, with explanations of each article. I would highly recommend it to any Christian (or non-Christian) who wishes to better understand the Protestant teaching of Sola Scriptura.

Scripture Alone

**** Is the Bible trustworthy? That has been an issue for many years, but issues such as the increasingly hot debates over creation vs. Darwinianism, or whether or not recent bestsellers have any validity have made it more important to be sure that the Bible is what it claims, the word of God. In a scholarly, yet conversational style, this book examines why it is important to know where you stand on that point of doctrine and why the Bible can be trusted. The explanation of complex terms and the historical background of the debate will broaden readers' acumen in multiple ways. Granted, it is not light reading, but it is worth your time. **** Reviewed by Amanda Killgore, Freelance Reviewer.