The Scripture Cannot Be Broken: Twentieth Century Writings on the Doctrine of Inerrancy

14 Classic Essays in Defense of Inerrancy

Biblical inerrancy is under attack. Now more than ever, the church needs to carefully consider what it stands to lose should this crucial doctrine be surrendered.

Under the editorial oversight of John MacArthur, this anthology of essays in defense of inerrancy features contributions from a host of respected twentieth century evangelical leaders:

• Paul D. Feinberg
• John M. Frame
• R. Laird Harris
• Gordon R. Lewis
• Harold Lindsell
• John Murray
• Roger R. Nicole
• René Pache
• J. I. Packer
• J. Barton Payne
• Robert Preus
• Alan M. Stibbs
• B. B. Warfield
• Edward J. Young

The Scripture Cannot Be Broken stands as a clarion call to all who love the Bible and want to see Christ’s church thrive in our increasingly secular world. It is a call to stand alongside our spiritual forefathers with wisdom, clarity, and courage―resolute in our confidence that Scripture is the very Word of God.

• Edited by John MacArthur, a well-known and influential evangelical pastor

• Includes contributions by influential twentieth century evangelical theologians

• Compiled to help Christians better understand and defend the doctrine of inerrancy amidst current controversies

John MacArthur (1939–2025) is the late pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he served since 1969. He is known around the world for his verse-by-verse expository preaching and his pulpit ministry via his radio program, Grace to You. He wrote or edited nearly four hundred books and study guides. MacArthur also served as chancellor emeritus of the Master’s Seminary and Master’s University.

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) served as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He authored numerous books, including the classic bestseller Knowing God. Packer also served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.

John M. Frame (DD, Belhaven College) is J. D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He has published many books, including The Doctrine of God and Systematic Theology.

B. B. Warfield (1851–1921) is known as one of America’s leading theologians. He served as professor of theology at Princeton Seminary from 1887 to 1921.