Tabletalk Magazine, October 2008: The Canonicity of Scripture

by Ligonier Ministries

Publisher:

Ligonier Ministries

, 2008

Overview

The October 2008 issue of Tabletalk intends to explore for its readers the basic questions surrounding the formation of the canon of Scripture, with hopes of encouraging them to cherish God’s Word to His people.

Contributors include R. C. Sproul, Charles E. Hill, Keith A. Mathison, Stephen J. Nichols, Robert W. Oliver, David Osborne, R. C. Sproul Jr., Randall Van Meggelen, Robert I. Vasholz, and Gene Edward Veith.

The 2008 Bible studies examines the gospel of Matthew and the Redeemer who saves His people from their sins.

Contents

• "Tota Scriptura" by R. C. Sproul
• "Moses: Spokesman of God" by Robert I. Vasholz
• "The New Covenant Scriptures" by Charles E. Hill
• "The Bible in English" by Stephen J. Nichols
• "A Holy Calling" by Chris Donato
• "A Just War" by Joel R. Beeke
• "The Worldwide Gospel" by Jerry Bridges
• "The Horror of Hell" by Tom Ascol
• "Pastor’s Perspective" by Robert W. Oliver
• "Pro Ecclesia: For the Church" by Randall Can Meggelen
• "Generation to Generation" by David Osborne
• "Tolle Lege: Take Up and Read" by Keith A. Mathison
• "Seek Ye First" by R. C. Sproul Jr.
• "Truth and Consequences" by Gene Edward Veith

Top Highlights

“The Word of God is never to be the object of our scrutiny. Rather, the Word of God is that by which the Holy Spirit scrutinizes us. By His Word, the Lord employs His own version of higher criticism as He inspects our lives, interrogates our proud hearts, and reveals our sins.” (Page 2)

“‘exhaled’ by God Almighty so that we might inhale it, allowing it to dwell within our hearts richly.” (Page 2)

“‘It is the simple truth to say that the New Testament books became canonical because no one could stop them doing so.’ And this, in the end, is because Jesus’ sheep do hear His voice.” (Page 17)

“Two of the most talked-about ancient ‘alternatives’ today are the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Judas.” (Page 16)

“Our believing the Bible to be true, our regarding it as the Word of God, has no bearing on its veracity.” (Page 2)

Praise for the Print Edition

Tabletalk has been a key ingredient in the diet of Christians conscious of their spiritual vitality.

—Michael S. Horton

Month by month, Tabletalk represents an oasis in a desert of false spirituality, mindless Christianity, and vapid conviction. Tabletalk represents theological rigor, biblical Christianity, and authentic Christian devotion. It is an antidote to the world of superficial Christianity. Read it and grow.

—R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Tabletalk has been a wonderful resource in my own daily walk with the Lord.

—Ravi Zacharias

Product Details

• Title: Tabletalk Magazine, October 2008: The Canonicity of Scripture
• Executive Editor: R. C. Sproul
• Editor: Burk Parsons
• Series: Tabletalk
• Publisher: Ligonier Ministries
• Publication Date: October 2008
• Pages: 83

About Ligonier Ministries

R. C. Sproul is founder and president of Ligonier Ministries and president of Ligonier Academy. He also servers as the senior pastor of Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, Fla., and he has written more than seventy books including The Holiness of God, The Intimage Marriage, Essential Truths of the Christian Faith, Following the Cross, and the R. C. Sproul Exposition Collection.

Burk Parsons serves as editor of Tabletalk and associate pastor of Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, Fla., and he is editor of the books Assured by God: Living in the Fullness of God’s Grace and John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, and Doxology.