Perhaps the greatest challenge of warfields lifetime was the modernist skepticism of biblical inspiration and authority. Perhaps the greatest challenge of warfield s lifetime was the modernist skepticism of biblical inspiration and authority. The terms scripture and scriptures as employed in the new testament. The doctrine of inspiration is the teaching that the bible is godbreathed and is therefore our infallible rule for faith and practice. Inspiration and authority of the bible 9780875525273. Outline of benjamin breckinridge warfield the biblical idea. Warfield, the inspiration and authority of the bible phillipsburg. This volume contains articles published separately for various audiences pertaining to the nature and authority of the bible. 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. 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.
But what most people dont know is that in 1876, at the age of twenty. The inspiration and authority of the bible benjamin breckinridge warfield, samuel g. The word theopneustos belongs to you when you read the bible, to your pastor when he preaches it, and to all of us as we live it. He approaches the ideas of inspiration, oracles of god, and canonicity. The bible s source is god himself, who has all authority cf. This book is widely regarded as one of the finest defenses of inspiration ever written. The inspiration and authority of the bible by benjamin.
The growing influence of modernist theology denied that the bible was inspired, and alternative theories of the origin of the christian faith were being explored. Inspiration and authority of the bible 9780875525273 by benjamin. 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. I do not think that there is any general statement in the bible or any part of the account of creation, either as given in genesis 1 and 2 or elsewhere alluded to, that need be opposed to evolution. Sep 06, 2011 in 1881 warfield wrote a joint article with a. God spoke to men telling them of things he would bring about in the future. Geisler new testament statements of inspiration bernie l. The inspiration and authority of the bible, by benjamin.
A call for the expansion of the doctrine of inspiration, journal of the evangelical theological society 53. Benjamin breckinridge warfield 18511921, was professor of didactic and polemic theology in the theological seminary of princeton new jersey, 18871921. Revelation and inspiration contains ten of warfields most influential articles on the subject, as well as two appendicesone on the divine origin of the bible and the other on the canonicity of the new. A legitimate concern that some have on the issue of inspiration and authority concerns the numerous translations, or versions, of the bible.
The bible is the word of god in such a way that when the bible speaks, god speaks. That book in your hand came from god, and it is and will continue to be. Warfields opinion on the authority of the bible did not change essentially throughout the years, but his emphasis shifted. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the inspiration and authority of the bible by benjamin breckinridge warfield. Warfield was a worldrenowned theologian who taught at princeton seminary for almost 34 years until his death on february 16, 1921. 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. The phrases gods says or the lord spoke and their equivalents occur at least 3 800 times in the old testament and the fact of inspiration has been sealed. The terms scripture and the scriptures, as employed in the new testament vi. Warfield wrote the inspiration and authority of the scripture in defense of scriptural foundation. This volume is a collection of his writings on this topic of biblical authority. Bible and through educating and equipping learners for service and leadership in their ministries, communities, and vocations. Review of inspiration and authority of the bible, by benjamin b. 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.
Study 5 the inspiration and authority of the bible words. Bibliology and theology proper, version 2 theologia a deo docetur. Some of his greatest writings are found here, useful for all who wish to defend the scriptures in a modern, critical world. Systematic theology bible bibliology doctrine of godtheology humanityanthropology sinharmartiology jesus christchristology holy spiritpneumatology salvationsoteriology angels and demonsangelology the churchecclesiology end timeseschatology israelisraelology rewardsmisthology other systematics.
Warfield is counted among the great theologians of the 19th century. The authority and inspiration of the scriptures by benjamin b. It gives to the books written under its bearing a quality which is truly superhuman. The inspiration and authority of the bible, by benjamin breckinridge warfield.
Much of warfields work centered upon the bibles inspiration by god that while the authors of. 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. Amazon cbd an introduction to the textual criticism of the new testament. By contrast i am deeply concerned at the lack of bible teaching and bible knowledge in many areas today.
The inspiration and authority of the bible ebook monergism. Warfield makes a helpful distinction between the human and divine side of revelation. If the bible is written by fallible human beings, how can its words convey divine revelation. Only here and there are we given insights into the process. Outline of benjamin breckinridge warfield the biblical. Warfield in defense of the historic doctrine of verbal, plenary inspiration and the absolute authority and inerrancy of scripture. The terms scripture and the scriptures, as employed in the new. Click to read more about the inspiration and authority of the bible by benjamin breckinridge warfield.
Warfield was a divinity professor at the theological seminary of princeton, new jersey, usa. A systematic summary of bible truth by john macarthur and richard mayhue. Warfield, benjamin b inspiration and authority of the bible wlue777 warfield benjaminb. This classic piece is often republished as the biblical. Biblical doctrine of inspiration and authority frank b. Warfield, the inspiration and authority of the bible philadelphia pres. It drew attention because of its scholarly and forceful defense of the inerrancy of the bible. Here are some evidences that the bible is inspired godbreathed, as declared in 2 timothy 3. Sep 10, 2010 the inspiration and authority of the bible by benjamin breckinridge warfield, 9781163186022, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Unbelief in inspiration springs from unbelief in the bible. Aug 14, 2017 instead, warfield taught that every word indicted under the analogous influence of inspiration was at one and the same time the consciously selfchosen word of the writer and the divinelyinspired word of the spirit. Phillips makes this incisive observation on our times.
The inspiration and authority of the bible hc warfield. Inspiration and authority of the bible westminster bookstore. All of the ten volumes of his works, published by oxford, are collections of his articles. He writes, the value of inspiration emerges, thus, as twofold. The second letter of peter by francis dixon scripture portions. The inspiration and authority of the bible benjamin. The growing influence of modernist theology denied that the bible. Warfield deployed a similar vocabulary in a discussion of miracles that he published at about the same time. The contemporary church takes much for granted and often gets into trouble for it. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the biblical idea of inspiration. Niv it does us no good to have a bible that is inspired and inerrant if we do not recognize and use it authoritatively. Dear jeanluc, warfields book is a collection of articles that he wrote for various journals. Warfield quotations about christ, easter and jesus. In these days, when many are denying the faith, we must be absolutely sure about the divine inspiration and authority of the bible, which is the basis of our christian faith.
Classic greek with a further extension to the new testament scriptures. In the words of william newton clarke, inspiration to write was not different in kind from the general inspiration 2 theological lectures, pp. 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. The presbyterian and reformed publishing house, 1948. Bible, inspiration of the bakers evangelical dictionary of. The inspiration and authority of the bible warfield. The bible in your hand is inspired, given by inspiration of god. Much of warfields work centered upon the bibles inspiration by god that while the authors of the bible were men, the ultimate author was god himself. Warfield s opinion on the authority of the bible did not change essentially throughout the years, but his emphasis shifted. For warfield the acceptance of the authority of the new testament.
What are the different theories of biblical inspiration. Review of the inspiration and authority of the bible, by benjamin breckinridge warfield. Publication date 1948 topics bible evidences, authority, etc, bible inspiration, revelation publisher phillipsburg, n. Warfields classic work, the inspiration and authority of the bible. The biblical idea of inspiration kindle edition by warfield, benjamin b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Warfields volume on divine revelation and biblical inspiration defined the. Nov 01, 2012 buy the inspiration and authority of the bible first by benjamin b. Word of god, it has no more authority than an opinion of the one who claims that he has heard the voice of god. There is little real moral authority, because no ultimate authority is known or acknowledged. If the bible is simply the work of the human imagination, then there is no compelling reason to follow its doctrines and moral guidelines.
To speak of the bible s nature, therefore, is to speak of its divine authority. The inspiration and authority of the bible monergism. Warfield, the inspiration and authority of the bible b. Revelation and inspiration contains ten of warfield s most influential articles on the subject, as well as two appendicesone on the divine origin of the bible and the other on the canonicity of the new. Benjamin breckinridge warfield november 5, 1851 february 16, 1921 was professor of. Textual and higher criticism have decimated the faith of many and made divinity schools messageless. Warfield was professor of didactic and polemic theology at princeton theological seminary from 1887 1921. Study 5 the inspiration and authority of the bible. Churches today proudly sing of the godhead threeinone, not realizing that their theology of the trinity was forged through fire by athanasius, basil. May 30, 2017 the inspiration and authority of bible warfield, benjamin breckinridge on. Much of warfield s work centered upon the bible s inspiration by god that while the authors of the bible were men, the ultimate author was god himself. Doctrine of the trinity for instance, in the volume of.
Warfield words of life by timothy ward created in gods image by anthony a. The bible gives no formal definition of inspiration. As this view of inspiration is now by many dismissed as absurd and untenable, it behoves christian men and women to be ready to give a reason for their deep conviction that their view is the only sound and scriptural one. Acbc approved reading list association of certified. The word inspire and its derivatives seem to have come into. This edition contains an introduction by cornelius van til and appendices. From the international standard bible encyclopaedia, edited by james orr, vol. 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. He was interested in textual criticism and the forming of the new testament canon.
The bible is the inspired word of god dub mcclish introduction one can hardly imagine any subject in religion but that men have capitulated the biblical teaching on it. Four hymns and some religious verses by benjamin b. The biblical idea of inspiration kindle edition by. Many want to know if the bible they hold in their hands today whichever version that happens to be would qualify as being divinely inspired. If criticism has made such discoveries as to necessitate the abandonment of the doctrine of plenary inspiration, it is not. The inspiration and authority of the bible book, 1948. Holbrook biblical research institute in the preface of his book, god our contemporary, j. The inspiration and authority of bible by benjamin.
The inspiration and authority of the bible by benjamin breckinridge. Many people are aware of his famous books, like the inspiration and authority of the bible. 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. Instead, warfield taught that every word indicted under the analogous influence of inspiration was at one and the same time the consciously selfchosen word of the writer and the divinelyinspired word of the spirit. All the authority of the apostles stands behind the scriptures, and all the authority of christ behind the apostles. Warfield, the inspiration and authority of the bible assembled from earlier writings, 1948 carl f. The opponents of plenary inspiration are apt to dismiss. The doctrine of the word of god a theology of lordship by john m. So soon as we turn to the constructive side, however, and ask wherein the inspiration of the bible consists. 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. In their writings they claimed divine inspiration and spoke with divine authority. Warfield, trinity, from the international standard bible encyclopedia general editor james orr, 1915.
Some of his greatest writings are found here, useful for all who wish to defend the. Harrison, the phenomena of scripture stewart custer, does inspiration demand inerrancy. The inspiration and authority of the bible what the. He pioneered a view of biblical inspiration and authority which remains widely held today by many reformed and evangelical christians. Presbyterian and reformed publishing company, 1948, pp. However, in this classic text on biblical inspiration some observations can be made.
The main theories of the inspiration of scripture that the bible claims to be inspired by god is beyond doubt. Though men may disbelieve if they wish, this is the theory of inspiration taught by the bible itself. As a reformed, evangelical scholar he approached the scriptures as authoritative. 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. Warfield, biblical inerrancy, and evolution articles. Warfield was born near lexington, kentucky on november 5, 1851. Basic theology by charles ryrie moody handbook of theology by paul enns the inspiration and authority of the bible by b.