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Bible: God's Inerrant Word
It is the most precious book the world has ever known; yet it is undervalued. It is the most instructive book ever written; yet we can never know it well enough. This mini-guide to the Bible provides an entry point for those who know little about the 'Book of books'; but it does so in such a way as to encourage those who know it better to explore it more fully.
- GenresTheology
136 pages, Paperback
Published March 27, 2018
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About the author
Derek W.H. Thomas
59 books65 followersOriginally from Wales, Dr. Derek Thomas is the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi. After pastoring for 17 years in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dr Thomas returned to the USA in 1996 where, in addition to his work at the seminary, he serves as the Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.
In addition to serving in the pastorate, Derek has served as editor of the Evangelical Presbyterian, a monthly denominational magazine. A 1978 graduate of RTS, he gained a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Lampeter, in Calvin’s preaching on the book of Job. He has written numerous books, including The Storm Breaks: Job Simply Explained, Wisdom: the Key to Living God’s Way, and God Strengthens: Ezekiel Simply Explained, Making the Most of Your Devotional Life based on the Ascent Psalms, and Praying the Savior’s Way, based on the Lord’s Prayer. Recently he published Let’s Study Revelation (Banner of Truth), Let’s Study Galatians (Banner of Truth), and Calvin’s Teaching on Job: Proclaiming the Incomprehensible God (Christian Focus). He also co-edited, Give Praise To God: A Vision for Reforming Worship (P & R).
His interests include the music of Anton Bruckner, Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler as well as a passion for good coffee.
He has been married to his wife, Rosemary, for almost 30 years. They have two adult children, Ellen and Owen.
In addition to serving in the pastorate, Derek has served as editor of the Evangelical Presbyterian, a monthly denominational magazine. A 1978 graduate of RTS, he gained a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Lampeter, in Calvin’s preaching on the book of Job. He has written numerous books, including The Storm Breaks: Job Simply Explained, Wisdom: the Key to Living God’s Way, and God Strengthens: Ezekiel Simply Explained, Making the Most of Your Devotional Life based on the Ascent Psalms, and Praying the Savior’s Way, based on the Lord’s Prayer. Recently he published Let’s Study Revelation (Banner of Truth), Let’s Study Galatians (Banner of Truth), and Calvin’s Teaching on Job: Proclaiming the Incomprehensible God (Christian Focus). He also co-edited, Give Praise To God: A Vision for Reforming Worship (P & R).
His interests include the music of Anton Bruckner, Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler as well as a passion for good coffee.
He has been married to his wife, Rosemary, for almost 30 years. They have two adult children, Ellen and Owen.
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September 22, 2022
Clear and succinct teaching on the basic of our doctrine of Scripture. A job well done.
May 10, 2023
One should perhaps not judge a book that calls itself a "MiniGuide" harshly for being overly simplistic. But there just seems to be very little here. Words mean things? Take that, postmodernists! Inspired words especially mean things? Take that, theological liberals! Kind of tendentious and uninteresting, is what I'm saying.
Also, that this is suggested for church small groups seems totally unreasonable to me; who would be able to read it and discuss it with any patience?
I suppose somewhere there is a group of adult-level readers who are so totally unacquainted with the claims of the church about the Bible that this information would be sort of new, and yet at the same time willing to be instructed in those same basics-- but it's hard to imagine it.
Also, that this is suggested for church small groups seems totally unreasonable to me; who would be able to read it and discuss it with any patience?
I suppose somewhere there is a group of adult-level readers who are so totally unacquainted with the claims of the church about the Bible that this information would be sort of new, and yet at the same time willing to be instructed in those same basics-- but it's hard to imagine it.
November 6, 2018
Excellent! Best short book on doctrine of Scripture that I have seen or read.
March 16, 2021
Excellent short introduction to the doctrine of Scripture!
May 21, 2025
Excellently-presented reminders for long-time believers and a concise yet solid resource for new believers to love, depend upon, treasure, and obey the holy Scriptures.
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