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proh-li-gom– uh-nah

From the Greek pro (before) and legomen (we speak), prolegomena refers to preliminary or introductory words on a course of study.

Prolegomena on Biblical Hermeneutics and Method, 2nd Edition, explores four important pillars that support a Biblical theology, and provides guidance on how we can study and understand the Bible for ourselves, along with background on how others have understood the Bible throughout history.

Christopher Cone, Th.D., Ph.D., is President of Tyndale Theological Seminary & Biblical Institute (DFW, TX), teaches there as Professor of Bible & Theology, and serves as a pastor of Tyndale Bible Church. He has authored and edited several books, including: The Bible in Government and Society, Biblical Sufficiency Applied, Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology, Life Beyond the Sun: An Introduction to Worldview & Philosophy Through the Lens of Ecclesiastes, Dispensationalism Tomorrow & Beyond: A Theological Collection in Honor of Dr. Charles C. Ryrie, and The Promises of God: A Synthetic Bible Survey.

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Russell (“Rusty”) L. Penney B.A., M.A„ Th.D. serves as Senior Pastor at Prairie Valley Baptist Church in Whitney, Texas, He is husband of Joann Squires Penney and father of Joseph, Hannah and Micah. Rusty and Joann have served the Lord as missionaries in Sophia, Bulgaria and Santa Cruz. Bolivia. In Santa Cruz, Rusty served as professor of theology, head of postgraduate studies, and later as President for 7 years at Hebron Theological Seminary. Rusty is the general editor of Overcoming the World Missions Crisis (Kregel, 2001), and contributor to six other books including the silver medallion award winner Dictionary of Premillennial Theology (Kregel, 1996).

“There is no greater need in the church in the United States today than the maturing of believers or, what the Bible calls, ‘making disciples’ (Matt. 28:18-20). Like a newborn babe, true spiritual growth is accompanied by a longing for spiritual food. This volume was written with that great need in mind. Equipping the Saints is ‘food for the soul’. If we lead someone to Christ, it is imperative to help them grow. The Christian life is properly seen as the process of God conforming us to the moral image of Christ (Rom. 8:28-30), and bringing us to ‘share in His holiness’ (Heb. 12:10). This volume gives the believer a foundational understanding of the Christian life. It is time for the church to abandon its unbiblical and debilitating church growth, strategies and return to what God called the church to do; making disciples by equipping the saints (Eph. 4:11-12).”

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“This book in honor of Dr. Charles Ryrie was written by scholars who hold to the same basic view of Dispensationalism for which he is noted. In their chapters they address subjects related directly or indirectly to that system of theology. They exhibit a confirmed commitment to the authority, power, sufficiency, original languages, and correct interpretation of the Scriptures. Their work reflects careful exegesis of pertinent Biblical passages and significant interaction with writings of scholars who disagree with the Dispensational view of the Bible. Readers will be introduced to subjects not normally addressed by Dispensational authors….”

-Renald Showers

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Table of Contents

1)  The Necessity of Dispensationalism; Charles C. Ryrie
2) Four Pillars of Dispensationalism; Christopher Cone
3) Priorities in Presenting the Faith; John C. Whitcomb
4) Basic Distinctives of Dispensational Systematic Theology; Charles H. Ray
5) The Importance of Biblical Languages; David E. Olander
6) The Principle of Single Meaning; Robert L. Thomas
7) The Role of Israel in Dispensational Theology; Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum
8) Dispensational Definition & Division Revisited; Christopher Cone
9) The New Testament Use of the Old Testament; Robert L. Thomas
10) Do We Really Hold Scripture to be Sufficient?; John A. Tucker
11) Content, Object & Message of Saving Faith; S. Jeff Heslop
12) The Times of the Gentiles; David Criswell
13) The Pre-Day of the Lord Rapture; David E. Olander
14) Daniel 9:24-27 Considered, Part I; Charles H. Ray
15) Daniel 9:24-27 Considered, Part II; Charles H. Ray
16) Metaphor & the Rapture; Kevin D. Zuber
17) The Two Witnesses; John C. Whitcomb
18) The Realization of Ezekiel’s Temple; Jerry Hullinger
19) Released From the Law for Sanctification; John F. Hart
20) The Kingdom of Emergent Theology; Gary E. Gilley
21) The Church & Social Responsibility; Ron J. Bigalke, Jr.
22) Is Dispensationalism Hurting American Political Policies in the Middle East?; Michael Stallard
23) Biblical Prophecy: An Essential Element in Living a Genuine & Useful Christian Life; Paul N. Benware

God-breathed. Profitable. These two words Paul conveys in 2 Timothy 3:16 to describe the word of God. That the Text is God-breathed attests to its authority, and that it is profitable attests to its sufficiency. The authority of Scripture has no limit for the believer – in its pages God demands complete submission of His children. Likewise the sufficiency of Scripture reaches to the farthest corners of the believer’s position and practice.

Paul describes the purpose of Scripture’s inspiration: “that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:17). God’s word is sufficient for the equipping of His people for the works He has planned for them (Eph 2:10). The divine prescriptions explain the believer’s course of action, oftentimes revealing the rationale for the action, and always pointing to the enablement needed and provided. In short, the true knowledge of Him provides everything pertaining to life and godliness (2 Pet 1:3).

As such, we can rely on Scripture in every area of life. We will find no topic out of bounds, and no subject so controversial as to be avoided or lacking illumination in the pages of the Bible. Biblical Sufficiency Applied is an effort on the part of its several contributors to consider certain areas of contemporary controversy in the light of Scripture. We hope and pray that God uses this work both to challenge and encourage the reader to seek the answers in Scripture, and to be confident in the Biblical record as sufficient for every aspect of the believer’s life.

Nothing but the Truth was first published in 1978 and, after many reprints and two revised editions. It was finally reprinted in 2012.  Further revision and expansion led to the publication of six small volumes in 2017 under the title All you need to know about the Bible.  This edition in one 768 page hardback volume lightly revised version of All you need to know.
It aims to answer in an accessible and accurate way, the many questions that are asked about the main theme of the Bible, how it came to be written, how trustworthy it is, how the individual books were gathered together, and much more. Full references allow the reader to pursue each subject in more depth. In 2020 we are pleased to be able to release a digital version, compatible with theWord Bible software.

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