All reference to "the Bible," "the Holy
Bible," "God's Perfect Bible," "Holy
Scripture," etc, are references to the Authorized
Version of 1611, also known as the King James Bible,
unless otherwise defined by the immediate context of a
passage. Also: Although each question is
handled individually, some of the later questions build
on the answer of a previous question. For that reason it
is advisable to read this book from start to finish
rather than by skipping around to the questions that most
interest you. Thank you, Dr. Samuel C. Gipp
The reason for this book is two-fold.
First, it was written to answer the raft of
questions used by critics of the King James Bible to
attack and destroy the faith of anyone who really
BELIEVES that the Bible is infallible. The style is such
that its arguments can be understood and advanced by one
who has NOT had the benefit (or curse) of a Bible college
education.
This brings us to the second
reason for its existence. Some time ago a leader of a
large fundamental movement made the statement, "What
really fires me is ... these guys with a High School
education debating textual criticism."
That is the second purpose of
this book. For years those faithful folk who have not
been to college have been bullied around for their lack
of formal education by an arm load of D.D.'s who seek to
keep them "in the dark." Many of these people
have done more serious study of the Bible issue in the
privacy of their homes than the honorarily doctored
critics have in college classrooms. Yet the common man is
often intimidated by the "trick" questions
asked by his "educated" foe. The critic feels
invincible in his armor of education.
This book is written so that the
ordinary Christian will be properly equipped to defend
him or herself from the fiery darts of their pompous
foes.
In fact, they may even punch a
few holes in their armor.