Just words? special revelation and the bible

This book by Paul Helm helps us understand a foundational part of Christian doctrine Revelation. The book is unashamedly and delightfully doctrinal in nature. 'Doctrine' is the body of truths that are affirmed by Christians as comprising the fundamental truths of the Faith. We need to be aware of the framework of doctrine because we always hold an assumed set of doctrines as the lens through which we view life and through which we read Scripture. Basic assumptions about God, Church, sin and salvation inform our understanding of the Bible and are hopefully renewed, challenged and revised as we read and re-read the Bible.

Publisher: Evangelical Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781783971978

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Paul Helm spent many years teaching philosophy at the University of Liverpool, then at King’s College, London, where he was Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, 1993-2000. Among a number of books he is the author of The Beginnings,(1986) The Callings,(1987) and The Last Things, (1989) (Banner of Truth), andThe Providence of God (IVP 1993).

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So this book aims to not only introduce readers to a key doctrine, it alerts us to wise ways to think doctrinally. The doctrinal insights shared have real life impact—they change our thinking, worship and living. The brevity of the work helps us focus on that which is most important, and offers more of a feel for the sweep of doctrine than might be experienced through a more detailed, larger tome. Rev’d Dr Peter Sanlon, Director of Training, Free Church of England