One Book, One Message, One Spirit presents a clear and compelling case for the organic wholeness of the Bible. Brian T. Wingard argues that, despite its diverse authors, genres, and historical settings, Scripture is ultimately one divinely inspired revelation with a single, Christ-centered purpose: the self-disclosure of God for the praise of his glory and the salvation of his people.
The book critically engages higher criticism, evolutionary theories of religion, and postmodern skepticism—approaches that fragment the canon and erode biblical authority. Wingard demonstrates how Jesus and the apostles interpreted the Old Testament, showing that their use of Scripture was neither arbitrary nor detached from original intent but revealed the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan in Christ. He affirms the continuity of faith, grace, and covenant from Genesis to Revelation, arguing that the essence of true religion—justification by faith, sanctification, and the centrality of Christ—remains constant throughout redemptive history.
Written for scholars, pastors, and thoughtful church officers, One Book, One Message, One Spirit calls the church to embrace the Bible’s unity, authority, and enduring relevance, approaching Scripture with humility, confidence, and an expectation of encountering the living God.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Scripture Abbreviations
- 1. The Danger of the Loss of the Unity of Scripture in the Interpretive Task
- 2. The Divine Purpose of the Bible
- 3. Digging Deeper
- 4. Jesus as Archetype and Exegete
- 5. The Apostles (and Other Writers of the New Testament) as Exegetes
- 6. The Apostles (and Other Writers of the New Testament) as Exegetes
- 7. The Apostles (and Other Writers of the New Testament) as Exegetes
- 8. Our Approach to Scripture and the Religion of Ancient Israel and Its Precursors: Part 1
- 9. Our Approach to Scripture and the Religion of Ancient Israel and Its Precursors: Part 2
- 10. The Unity of Scripture and Postmodernism
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Bibliography
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