Wrongly Dividing The Word of Truth

By H.A. Ironside

Book Overview

Where Does Biblical Division End and Spiritual Confusion Begin?

The Apostle Paul exhorted Timothy to "study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." But in an era of theological novelty, is it possible to carry scriptural division so far that it fractures the Body of Christ and robs believers of the rich heritage of the New Testament?

In this classic and piercing critique, renowned Bible teacher and pastor H. A. Ironside addresses the rise of Ultra-Dispensationalism (often associated with E. W. Bullinger and extreme post-Acts interpretations). While Ironside was himself an ardent champion of dispensational truth, he recognized a subtle and dangerous tendency: taking legitimate scriptural distinctions to destructive extremes.

With pastoral warmth, razor-sharp scriptural analysis, and unwavering commitment to the authority of the Word of God, Ironside pulls back the curtain on doctrines that seek to postpone the birth of the Church to Acts 28, cast aside the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, and isolate Paul's prison epistles from the rest of God's revelation.

Key Topics Examined Inside:

The Foundations of Ultra-Dispensationalism: An honest, scriptural examination of Bullingerism and extreme dispensational theories.

When Did the Church Begin? Compelling biblical evidence establishing the birth of the Body of Christ at Pentecost rather than the close of the Book of Acts.

The Christian Ordinances: A defense of water baptism and the Lord's Supper as enduring ordinances for the Church today.

The Unity of Apostolic Doctrine: Why the teachings of Peter, John, and Paul are in harmony-not contradiction.

Sound Hermeneutics vs. Division: Learning how to truly "rightly divide" the Word without tearing apart the unity of the Spirit.

About the Author

Dr. Harry A. Ironside (1876-1951) was an internationally acclaimed Bible expositor, evangelist, and beloved pastor of the historic Moody Memorial Church in Chicago for more than 18 years. Known as the "Archbishop of Fundamentalism," Ironside authored over 80 books and commentaries celebrated for their clarity, evangelistic fervor, and accessible scholarship.

About This Edition

Published by Solid Christian Books (2026), this unabridged, faithfully preserved edition has been meticulously formatted and typeset for modern readers, pastors, Bible students, and researchers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1497561299
• ISBN13: 9781497561298
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"