The Doctrine of the Bible
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Originally published by Convention Press in 1991 as the official doctrinal study for the Southern Baptist Convention that year, this new edition features the original preface, a new preface, an expanded and updated bibliography, and original and new endorsements.
“Perhaps in God’s good providence, this little book may provide encouragement for some to reexamine the message of Scripture and there re-discover the drama of the redemptive message found only in Jesus Christ,” Dockery writes in the preface of the new edition. “We pray that the book will serve as a guide for others who have questions about the Bible, its meaning, and its authority.
“Primarily, we hope that the book will strengthen the convictions of God’s faithful people, granting them assurance of the full truthfulness and complete authority of God’s Word written as the inward work of God’s Spirit bears witness by and with the Word in our hearts.”
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Since Baptists are people of the Book, we must fully understand and appreciate the perfect treasure that is the written Word of God. David Dockery made a tremendous contribution toward that end when he first released The Doctrine of the Bible nearly 30 years ago. The passage of time has not diminished the relevance and importance of the topic of Scripture’s nature and authority, so I am delighted that Seminary Hill Press is making available to a new generation of Southern Baptists this critical work by an alumnus and now distinguished faculty member of Southwestern Seminary. The duty of maintaining fidelity to our heritage as a people of the Book is a perennial task, and Dr. Dockery’s volume is an invaluable resource and guide for pastors and church members in this noble calling.
—Adam W. Greenway, president, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Nearly three decades ago, I recommended this important book as ‘a stalwart restatement of scriptural authority and trustworthy guide through the issues of revelation, inspiration, and the total truthfulness of the Bible.’ I stand by that statement. But now, I also want to underline the fact that this book made history in the Southern Baptist Convention. The Doctrine of the Bible is a powerful restatement of the evangelical Scripture principle, and it arrived just when we needed it. Now, well into the 21st century, we need it again, and I am so pleased by this new edition. David Dockery is one of the most significant theologians and intellects in the evangelical world, and this book is needed now, more than ever.
—R. Albert Mohler Jr., president, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
David Dockery’s The Doctrine of the Bible was, and is, a remarkable combination of erudition and simplicity. When one knows a subject as well as Dr. Dockery does, it is often difficult to refine it down to easily digestible, yet very informative chapters. Albert Einstein is reported to have said, ‘If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.’ Clearly, Dr. Docker understands the doctrine of the Bible, and when you read this book, you will too!
—Richard Land, president, Southern Evangelical Seminary
- Title: The Doctrine and the Bible
- Author: David S. Dockery
- Publisher: Seminary Hill Press
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Pages: 160
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Resource ID: LLS:DOCTRINEANDBIBLE
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-11-11T17:27:02Z