Fully Revised and Updated Edition
Publisher: Evangelical Press ISBN# : 9780852346143
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Description : This book answers questions such as ‘Who are the critics of the Bible and what are they saying?’, ‘What do we mean by “inspiration”?’, ‘What does the Bible say about itself?’, ‘How sufficient and final is it?’, ‘Why have we just sixty-six books in the Bible?’, ‘How can we properly understand it?’, ‘When was it written and how did our English Bible come to us?’, ‘Where does archaeology reveal Bible accuracy?’ and ‘What about supposed errors/contradictions?’Brian Edwards lives in Surrey where he was the minister of Hook Evangelical Church for twenty-nine years. He is also the former President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). Brian, whose wife Barbara died in 1998, has two sons and three granddaughters. He is also the author of Can we pray for revival?; God’s outlaw; Revival; Shall we dance?;
and Through many dangers.
‘The battle for the Bible continues. Liberal scholarship and sceptics continue to cast doubt upon the authenticity of all Scripture and its inerrancy. Here is a book rich enough in content to stir the minds and hearts of all who love the Bible and at the same time clear enough for all to understand the arguments so powerfully presented for the full and final authority of Scripture. The Christian church needs this updated version of Brian Edwards’ excellent Nothing but the truth. The Bible is its own defence, but books like this one are enough to confirm the faith of God’s people that it is what it says it is, God-breathed from beginning to end. I heartily commend it.’ --Martin Holdt, Pastor of Constantia Park Baptist Church, Pretoria, South Africa ‘Brian Edwards has a well-earned reputation as a clear and compelling author, firmly anchored in Scripture and with an enviable grasp of both history and current affairs. In Nothing but the truth he has excelled himself. If I could pass a law compelling every Christian to buy a copy I would do so today!’ --John Blanchard, author and international speaker ‘This is a splendid piece of work. It is informative, readable and extremely useful in grappling with so many of the issues relating to the Bible that enquiring minds raise, or that trouble people today. Brian Edwards leaves no stone unturned as he confronts the Bible critics, highlights its uniqueness and sufficiency, assesses the usefulness of archaeological finds, tackles the intricacies of textual criticism and Bible versions, gives helpful hints on understanding the Bible and closes with an appeal to love, respect, value, share and obey it. Before reaching for more detailed academic works on specific subjects, this is the place to start. It is a mine of information that every Christian should find enlightening and encouraging.’
— --Philip H. Eveson, Principal of London Theological Seminary ‘Brian Edwards has served the church of Jesus Christ very well in giving us this book. This revised edition of Nothing but the Truth helpfully updates a wonderful contemporary treatment of the evangelical view of Scripture. It bears the marks of both careful scholarship and pastoral wisdom. I highly recommend it!’ --Tom Ascol, Executive Director, Founders Ministries, Cape Coral, Florida, USA 'In an age when the credibility of the Bible is under increasing attack from both secular and even Christian sources, it is so refreshing to find a scholarly work that upholds the authority of the Scriptures in such a powerful way yet is easy to read. Author Brian Edwards clearly shows that it is perfectly reasonable and logical (as well as scholarly) to believe in the Bible, as he explains the different forms of literature it uses (e .g., as history, poetry, prophetic, symbolic), and answering Bible critics and supposed contradictions. This book will give any reader added confidence in the Bible. For anyone with questions like: “Can we trust what is written in the Bible?”; “Where did the Bible come from?”; “What about contradictions in the Bible?” and “How did the books in the Bible get there?” then this book is for you! It comes with my highest recommendation.'
'Not only will Christians find help for any lingering confusion of their own about the Bible, they will also find reasonable answers for others in Brian Edward's revised Nothing But the Truth. It has always been an important work; now it is even better. Although Bible scholarship can be complex, Edwards puts technical concepts within reach on the lower shelves without sacrificing profundity. And he covers all the salient issues.'
'It is what we believe about the Bible which ultimately determines where we stand in the broad spectrum of professing Christianity. That is why Nothing but the Truth is of foundational importance. For the general reader, it explains, better than any other book I know, what the Bible declares about itself. Unavailable for far too long, this new and improved edition should now be found in every Christian home.'
