Engaging the Written Word of God

Download or read book Engaging the Written Word of God written by James Innell Packer and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this collection of articles written over forty years, Packer sets out his beliefs about the authority of Scripture and the principles that should be applied when interpreting it. Important topics such as the adequacy of human language, upholding the unity of Scripture, and challenges in Biblical interpretation are considered in the first two sections: "Gods Inerrant Word" and "Interpreting the Word." In the final section, "Preaching the Word," Packer turns his attention to pastoral leaders and the importance of correct and responsible expository preaching.