John Wesley believed "the Scriptures are a complete rule of faith and practice" and "they are clear in all necessary points." To this affirmation, Wesley immediately adds, "and yet their clearness does not prove that they need not be explained." The book you are holding emerged as a companion to s Scripture conference at Northwest Nazarene University. Many scholars at the conference contributed essays to this important book. About half of he essays address vitals issues, such as biblical inspiration, inerrancy, interpretation and authority. John Wesley's approach to the Bible is examined, and some essays explore how the Bible ought to be approached in a postmodern world. If understanding the Bible well is a high priority to you, this may become one of the most important books you'll ever read!