The Inspiration of Scripture and How to Teach the Bible

by W. E. Vine

Publisher:

Kingsley Books

, 2022

Overview

“The Scriptures are the voice of God to the soul of man,” said W.E. Vine, and therefore they are, in the words of the Apostle Paul, “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness.” This little book is an explanation and exposition of that statement.

First, “The Divine Inspiration of the Bible” explains and gives evidence for the inspiration of the Bible. W.E. Vine explains the doctrine of inspiration and what it means. He then gives evidences in Scripture for inspiration and reviews objections to the doctrine and various misunderstandings. Finally, he shows the effects of the Bible, which has “won the souls and molded the lives of millions.”

Second, “The Scriptures and How to Use Them” looks at those who teach the Bible—their responsibilities and their qualifications. It then examines “guiding principles” of teaching the Word of God. W.E. Vine’s challenge to teachers is to do so in such a way “that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.”

Key Features

• Shows the Scriptures are the voice of God to the soul of man.
• Gives evidences in Scripture for inspiration and reviews objections to the doctrine.
• shows the effects of the Bible, which has “won the souls and molded the lives of millions.”

Product Details

• Title: The Inspiration of Scripture and How to Teach the Bible: The Voice of God to the Soul of Mankind
• Author: W. E. Vine
• Publisher: Kingsley Books
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 175
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: God's Word; Bible; Bible. N.T. Revelation; Bible teaching; Bible. N.T. 2 Timothy 3 verse 16
• Resource ID: LLS:NSPRTNSCRPTRBBL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-29T15:41:31Z

About W. E. Vine

William Edwy Vine (1873–1949), commonly known as W. E. Vine, was an English biblical scholar, theologian, and writer, most famous for Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words.

Vine was born in 1873, in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England. His father ran the Mount Radford School, which moved to Exeter in 1875, and it was there that W.E. Vine was raised. He became a Christian at an early age and was baptized in the Brethren assembly in Fore Street, Exeter. At 17, Vine became a teacher at his father’s school, and then moved to Aberystwyth to study at the University College of Wales. He later completed his education at the University of London, receiving a BA and MA in Ancient Classics in 1906.

This responsibility inevitably meant writing tens of thousands of letters between local churches and the missionaries overseas. Many of the letters—beside being of a practical nature—involved answering theological questions. He also wrote for “Echoes of Service,” a monthly magazine that linked overseas missionaries with the Christians and churches at home by articles teaching the Bible and giving news that would stimulate prayer and support for the missionaries. He also wrote regular articles for other magazines, and many of his written works grew out of these articles. Vine dedicated himself to his work with missionaries and was firm in his doctrine and practice. He said,

In the mind of God the grand ultimate object of missionary activity is the planting of churches. . . . The Head of the church who gave His instructions to His Apostles . . . on record for us in the Scriptures, gave therein a body of truth and principles adapted to every age, generation and condition. The pattern is complete, and exhibits the divine wisdom in every part. Human tampering has only marred it in its working. . . . It is incumbent upon all who profess the Christian faith to respect the plainly revealed intentions of the Head of the church, instead of burdening it with doctrines and regulations of human fabrication.

He wrote this when he was an elder in the assembly at Manvers Hall, Bath, a position that he held for 40 years. He was diagnosed with heart disease in 1927, but lived until 1949.