Scripture Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine (R. C. Sproul Library) (R. C. Sproul Library) [Hardcover]

R. C. Sproul (Author), Keith Mathison (Introduction)

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Series: R. C. Sproul Library | Publication Date: June 5, 2005

In the twentieth century, the doctrine of Scripture became a particular focus of intense criticism. Some of R. C. SproulÂ’s most significant writings have been on the doctrine of Scripture. Not all of this material is in print, and no volume has ever collected his best writings on this pivotal doctrine.

Scripture Alone consists of four chapters that originally appeared in symposium volumes edited by others and the authorÂ’s commentary on the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. These writings constitute an important restatement of the evangelical doctrine of Scripture. Scripture Alone will help all Christians to stand firm in defense of the truth.

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This anthology also includes the full text of the Ligonier Statement (1973) and the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (1978).

About the Author

R. C. Sproul (Drs., Free University of Amsterdam) is the founder and president of Ligonier Ministries and host of the national daily radio program Renewing Your Mind. Among his more than sixty books is Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of Justification. He was a leader in the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy (1977–1987).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 210 pages
• Publisher: P & R Publishing (June 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596380101
• ISBN-13: 978-1596380103
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Dr. R.C. Sproul is the founder, chairman and president of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian education ministry located near Orlando, Florida. His teaching can be heard on the program Renewing Your Mind, which is broadcast on hundreds of radio outlets in the United States and in 40 countries worldwide. He is the executive editor of Tabletalk magazine and general editor of The Reformation Study Bible, and the author of more than seventy books and scores of articles for national evangelical publications. Dr. Sproul also serves as president of Ligonier Academy of Biblical and Theological Studies and Reformation Bible College. He currently serves as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's in Sanford, FL.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scripture Alone, September 5, 2005

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This review is from: Scripture Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine (R. C. Sproul Library) (R. C. Sproul Library) (Hardcover)

**** 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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A convincing case for the total inerrancy of Scripture., November 21, 2007

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Kyle A. Dillon (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scripture Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine (R. C. Sproul Library) (R. C. Sproul Library) (Hardcover)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tellin' it like it is, October 12, 2007

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Clem (Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scripture Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine (R. C. Sproul Library) (R. C. Sproul Library) (Hardcover)

One thing I love about RC Sproul is he tells it like it is. If you want to know whether something passes the reformed orthodoxy text, see what Sproul says about it. More than that, he writes in a manner that's easily understandable, engaging, intelligent, and warm. I really think his "heart" gets thru to the reader (speaking metaphorically). Considering the all important nature of theology and scripture as it's authoritative basis, I would've hoped that RC provided more of an apologetic for the authority of scripture, beyond something that seemed to remind me of a sort of Van Tillian approach. Not believing in the authority of scripture myself, I was interested in seeing how RC would support it. I felt the general thrust of the book was less about making such a case, and more about integrating the concept theologically within the overall reformed structure. Under most circumstances I wouldn't consider that a problem, but considering the nature of the claim of authority I would've expected a more thorough support.