Thomas B. Warren Collection (28 vols.)

by Thomas B. Warren; Garland Elkins; Lindsey D. Warren; Rubel Shelly

Publishers:

National Christian Press; Bratton Academic Books

, 1963–2010

Overview

An influential philosopher and theologian in the Churches of Christ during the latter half of the twentieth century, Thomas B. Warren is renowned for his debates with atheists Antony Flew and Wallace Matson on the existence of God.

This collection brings together works written and edited by Thomas B. Warren on apologetics, theology, and ministry. Warren’s extensive writing on the divorce/remarriage issue provides both insights for counseling and preaching, as well as practical advice for couples. Three volumes of sermon outlines offer both material for sermon preparation or for individual study. In addition to the many works authored by Warren, his edited works include a vast range of contributors to the restoration movement. This broad spectrum of resources offers pastors, scholars, and laymen alike a wealth of study tools.

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Key Features

• Gathers several monographs from a leading twentieth-century apologist
• Collects essays from various leaders of the restoration movement
• Provides several volumes of topical sermon outlines

Product Details

• Title: Thomas B. Warren Collection
• Volumes: 28
• Pages: 5,893
• Christian Group: Evangelicals
• Resource Type: Topical, Sermons, Collected Essays
• Topic: Apologetics, Preaching Resources, Marriage and Family

335 Crucial Questions about Christian Unity

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1984
• Pages: 38

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This study guide for groups or individuals explores the great issue of Christian unity by uposing and answering "true/false" questions. Based upon the teaching style of Jesus, Thomas B. Warren uses questions to get at the heart of the issues surrounding Christian unity. By offering propositions and challenging the reader to decide whether these proposition are true or false, Warren forces the reader to think carefully through what the Bible teaches about Christian unity.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

God Demands Doctrinal Preaching

• Editors: Thomas B. Warren and Garland Elkins
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1978
• Pages: 332

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This collection of lectures from the third annual Spiritual Sword Lectureship (1978) zeros in on what the Bible teaches about preaching. Many authors contribute chapters describing the great preaching of inspired men both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. No one can know how or what to preach without knowing what the Bible teaches about it. This series of lectures is helpful both to better understanding preaching and to survey the history of preaching recorded in the Bible.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Garland Elkins is the dean of public relations for the Memphis School of Preaching in Memphis, Tennessee.

Have Atheists Proved There is No God?

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1972
• Pages: 105

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One of the largest problems posed to Christian apologists is the problem of evil. In this brief but complete critical study of atheist arguments, Dr. Warren treats every facet of the problem of evil with clear logic, and refutes the atheistic case. Not only does Dr. Warren make a case for theism, but he defends the view that God is a person who thinks and acts—a view in conflict with naturalistic views of religion who view God not as conscious, but as the “dynamic, internal structuring principle in the universe.” Dr. Warren’s engaging contribution to the discussion of the problem of evil offers pastors and laymen insight into this important apologetic question.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Headed in the Direction of Heaven

• Editor: Lindsey D. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1980
• Pages: 79

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A book that’s inspiring for young and old alike. It not only points out the greatness of heaven, but also the greatness of the Christian life which leads to heaven. Ideal for group or individual study, Headed in the Direction of Heaven is a wonderful, inspirational little book. Contributions from several authors address a wide range of issues related to our hope in salvation such as the authority of the Bible and the perseverance of the believer.

Lindsey D. Warren (1950–2009) was a professor of speech at Freed-Hardeman University, Memphis, Tennessee.

Immortality: All of Us Will Be Somewhere Forever

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1992
• Pages: 269

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This book is a study of what happens after the earthly death of humans—where we will be and what experiences we will know. Dr. Warren gives a survey of the biblical evidence for life after death, examining the various books of the Old and New Testaments. He makes a case for the unity of both the Old and New Testaments in teaching the immortality of the soul. Interacting with previous scholarship, Warren contributes to the discussion of this issue from a philosophical viewpoint arguing logically for the reliability and continuity of the entire canon.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Jesus: The Lamb Who is a Lion

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1988
• Pages: 251

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In the words of the author, this is a “book which can truly help one to know the ‘real’ Jesus–the one who is revealed on the pages of the Bible.” Thomas B. Warren addresses the diversity of beliefs among those who consider themselves to be followers of Jesus. He identifies categories of responses to Jesus and compares each with the testimony of scripture. Jesus: The Lamb Who Is A Lion will challenge you to measure your Christology by Bible.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Lectures on Church Cooperation and Orphan Homes

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1963
• Pages: 204

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This handbook sets forth the major arguments both for and against church cooperation and orphan homes. A proponent of both, Dr. Warren makes the biblical case for churches to work together in the furtherance of the Gospel. Objections to church cooperation are examined and refuted. Addressing the subject of the care of orphans, Warren draws upon the case for cooperation and urges churches not to oppose cooperating in the provision of orphan homes.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Logic and the Bible

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Pages: 127

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Rejecting the crucial role of valid reasoning in connection with the explicit teaching of the Bible is one of the most serious problems facing religion. This book argues that men are under obligation to be rational, that is, they must draw only such conclusions as are warranted by the evidence. Logic and The Bible explains the laws of rationality, thought, inference, and implication, examining the relationship between these laws and the interpretation of scripture. Thomas B. Warren defends the use of logic in hermeneutics and challenges both the irrational and the agnostic to rethink their positions.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Our Loving God: A Sun and a Shield

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1963
• Pages: 110

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This book discusses God as man’s “sun” to light the path to true happiness and as man’s “shield” to protect from the "fiery darts" of the adversary. It explains why even righteous people may suffer during earthly life. Thomas B. Warren provides encouragement and inspiration in this devotional work.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Do Men Have the Right to be Wrong? And 15 Other Sermons

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1969
• Pages: 87

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This book collects sermon outlines from Thomas B. Warren—philosopher, professor, and pastor. Both expository and textual outlines are included on subjects ranging from man’s duty to himself to the punishment of the wicked. These sermon outlines identify several passages related to the main text and sub-points for further reflection and study.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sermon Outlines on Modernism

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Pages: 60

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Designed to aid the local pastor, this book collects extensive sermon outlines on the subject of modernism. Supported by both main texts and auxiliary verses, Thomas B. Warren provides outlines to help the pastor address the issues related to modernism and the church. These outlines provide valuable study material for both individuals and small groups.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sermons on the Work of the Gospel Preacher

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1968
• Pages: 61

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This collection of sermon outlines is organized around six confrontations in the work of the preacher: self, the task, the church, the skeptical world, the sorrowful and perplexed, and the erring religious world. For each of these areas of confrontation, Thomas B. Warren provides relevant biblical passages and outlines. This collection of sermon outlines offers rich insights for preaching and personal study.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sermons on the Duties and Authority of Elders

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1969
• Pages: 53

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This collection of sermon outlines examines the duties and authority of elders in the church. Thomas B. Warren also addresses the responsibilities of church members to elders and the issue of church discipline. The main texts and supporting references provide a wealth of material for individual or group study.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sin, Suffering, and God

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Pages: 414

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Sin, Suffering, and God presents Thomas B. Warren’s doctoral dissertation at Vanderbilt University. Inside, warren examines the question: Does Judeo-Christian theism involve a logical contradiction? Warren argues that no logical contradictions are involved. This work is a must for serious students of Christian apologetics.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Some Critical Questions on Divorce and Remarriage

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1977
• Pages: 27

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A theology of divorce and remarriage has never been more practical for ministry than during the present proliferation of divorce and remarriage. In this engaging study, Thomas B. Warren examines the various Christian responses to the issues surrounding divorce and remarriage, measuring them against scripture. Warren applies logic to answer different questions about divorce and remarriage demonstrating why some Christian doctrines contradict scripture. This work is a valuable resource for pastors and laymen alike.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Bible Makes Christians Only, and the Only Christians

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Pages: 217

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In harmony with its title, the book claims that if one learns only what the Bible teaches and obeys only that teaching, he will become a Christian—a member of the one church for which Jesus died and not a member of any particular denomination. Thomas B. Warren contends that the only Christians are those who are members of this universal church for which Jesus died.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Book of Romans

• Editors: Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1983
• Pages: 361

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This book brings together a variety of speakers and writers from the restoration movement, presenting exegesis and exposition on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Originally part of the eighth annual Spiritual Sword Lectureship (1983), Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren have edited these essays into a commentary on and introduction to Romans. Essays include examinations of the relationship between grace, love, law, and works, the teaching of Romans and the doctrine of pre-destination, and the providence of God.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Garland Elkins is the dean of public relations for the Memphis School of Preaching in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Church: The Beautiful Bride of Christ

• Editors: Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1980
• Pages: 259

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The Church: The Beautiful Bride of Christ is a collection of essays from the fifth annual Spiritual Sword Lectureship (1980). Edited by Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren, these essays comprise an exhaustive and carefully researched book on the church of the New Testament. This book explains and exalts the church as having cost the blood of Jesus Christ. 35 chapters contributed by 35 different writers from the restoration movement makes this volume a valuable resource for studying the early church.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Garland Elkins is the dean of public relations for the Memphis School of Preaching in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Home as God Would Have It

• Editors: Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1979
• Pages: 404

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This book is a collection of essays from the fourth annual Spiritual Sword Lectureship (1979), edited by Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren. Several contributors address practical issues facing the home, such as the threat of pornography, the roles of husbands and wives, and the role of the home in the spiritual development of the church. This volume also addresses philosophical challenges to faith in the home, such as evolution and the women’s liberation movement.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Garland Elkins is the dean of public relations for the Memphis School of Preaching in Memphis, Tennessee.

Living Messages of the New Testament

• Editors: Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1976
• Pages: 358

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Developed from the inaugural Spiritual Sword Lectureship (1976), this book is a useful and practical research tool. There is an outline of each book of the New Testament, a pinpointing of the key message of each book, and a setting forth of the main messages.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Garland Elkins is the dean of public relations for the Memphis School of Preaching in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sermon on the Mount

• Editors: Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Pages: 340

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Sermon on the Mount contain exegesis and exposition of Matthew 5–7 from 34 different authors. Originally delivered as part of the seventh annual Spiritual Sword Lectureship (1982), these essays have been edited by Garland Elkins and Thomas B. Warren to form a complete commentary on the Sermon on the Mount. The work concludes with a section devoted to applying the Sermon on the Mount in the life of the believer.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Garland Elkins is the dean of public relations for the Memphis School of Preaching in Memphis, Tennessee.

Under Bondage to the Law of Christ

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1989
• Pages: 310

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Under Bondage to the Law of Christ is filled with a multitude of quotations from books important to the contemporary divorce-remarriage question. It required many months of diligent research to find these quotations, and many more months to analyze the points on which these quotations contradict contemporary views by the same writer. Under Bondage to the Law of Christ documents the teaching of James D. Bales on the subject of divorce and remarriage. Thomas B. Warren makes his case against the theology of Bales and offers a different path haled by him and others in the restoration movement as a biblical view of divorce and remarriage.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

What Shall we Do with the Bible?

• Author: Rubel Shelly
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1975
• Pages: 137

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From the Preface: “It is felt that this book is unique in that it offers not only a number of facts relevant to the subject of the inspiration and authority of the Bible but also presents the logical tool which demonstrates that these facts demand the conclusion that the Bible is from God.” In this book, Rubel Shelly sets out the case for the inspiration and truthfulness of scripture. He examines both internal and external evidence for the inspiration of scripture providing a defense against common criticisms of the Bible. Published by Thomas B. Warren, acclaimed Church of Christ apologist, this volume presents a defense of scripture consistent with the restoration movement.

Rubel Shelly is a visiting professor of religion and philosophy at Rochester College, Rochester Hills, Michigan.

When is a Bible Example Binding?

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1975
• Pages: 168

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A careful study of biblical interpretation, in this book, Thomas B. Warren puts direct statements (including commands), implications, and examples (accounts of action) in proper logical perspective. Warren determines whether men living today are bound by the accounts of the Bible. Warren’s work explains the crucial role of logic in Bible study.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

You Can Understand the Bible! vol. 1: Preparing the Heart for Submission to God

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: Bratton Academic Books
• Publication Date: 1994
• Pages: 151

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This volume collects Bible studies focused on the theme of preparing the heart for submission to God. These lessons are designed for individual study, personal work study, family study, or for class use. Each one is illustrated with drawings and charts and may also be used for sermon prep.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

You Can Understand the Bible! vol. 2: Conversions in the Book of Acts

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Series: You Can Understand the Bible!
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Pages: 218

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This volume collects Bible studies focused on conversions in the Book of Acts. These lessons are designed for individual study, personal work study, family study, or for class use. Each one is illustrated with drawings and charts and may also be used for sermon prep.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

You Can Understand the Bible! vol. 3

• Author: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• Pages: 61

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This volume collects Bible studies focused on the truth. These lessons are designed for individual study, personal work study, family study, or for class use. Each one is illustrated with drawings and charts and may also be used for sermon prep.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Your Marriage Can be Great

• Editor: Thomas B. Warren
• Publisher: National Christian Press
• Publication Date: 1978
• Pages: 692

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In this book, 60 dedicated Christians and Bible scholars thoroughly examine several aspects of the marriage–divorce–remarriage question. This book includes practical help for couples seeking to understand biblical principles related to building a great marriage.

Thomas B. Warren (1920–2000) was a professor of philosophy of religion and apologetics at the Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee.