Why I Preach from the Received Text: An Anthology of Essays by Reformed Ministers

An exceptional volume confirming the integrity of the traditional text of the Bible.

Though used by the church for centuries, the traditional text of the Bible and translations based upon it are presently being jettisoned in favor of an unstable and constantly evolving modern critical text resulting in an undermining of the authority of God's Word. In light of this, Why I Preach from the Received Text seeks to stimulate, revive, confirm, and defend intelligent and effective usage of the traditional text of the Word of God. With a resounding chorus of unique voices from a variety of Reformed denominations, its compelling essays demonstrate that we have every reason to trust the traditional text, and that using it is neither unreasonable nor obscurantist. Both persuasive and encouraging, it is an exceptional volume for those interested in the integrity of the text of Holy Scripture, and an inspiring challenge for believers to consider the text of the Bible they choose to embrace.

Jeffrey T. Riddle (B.A. Wake Forest University; M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Union Presbyterian Seminary) hosts the podcast Word Magazine and is the Pastor of Christ Reformed Baptist Church in Louisa, Virginia. He resides in North Garden, Virginia, with his wife Llewellyn and the younger of their five children.

Christian M. McShaffrey (Undergraduate studies University of St. Francis; Dipl. Worsham College of Mortuary Science; M.Div. Mid-America Reformed Seminary) is editor-in-chief of the Text & Translation webzine and is Pastor of Five Solas Church in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.