Why I Preach That The Bible Is Literally True (ALABAMA)

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""The invitation to write this book 'from the top of my head and from the bottom of my heart' was accepted with the earnest and prayerful hope that it might encourage other ministers to preach the Bible as the literal, inspired, God-breathed truth of heaven. The Lord has so greatly blessed me in preaching from this conviction that I covet for every pastor alike supernal experience. I have written...a testimony from my heart, how I feel about God's Word; and from my best judgment, what I have factually observed in my extended ministry and in the ministries of others concerning the preaching of the Bible This volume is my Testimony." In his own words, this explains the purpose of W. A. Criswell in presenting this, his latest book, to an interested public. Perhaps no other Baptist pastor--within or without the Southern Baptist Convention--is better known for his theological stance in favor of the inerrancy of the Bible. Few, if any, ministers in this modern era can match their records of visible success against those of this popular Dallas pastor, now in the 41st year of his ministry and his 25th year as undershepherd of the largest Baptist congregation in the world. Because of his past record of success as a preacher and his present preeminent position in his denomination, what Dr. Criswell has to say will be of wide interest to those who may disagree with his position as well as to those who are followers of his example. This book contains experiences and illustrations from the author's brilliant career, an explanation of why he preaches as he does, and a fervent call to other preachers especially in these particularly troublous times, to emulate his example. This very personal testimony should address itself to every concerned Christian today."