Andreas J. Köstenberger

Austrian-born American evangelical New Testament scholar known for work on the Gospel of John, biblical theology, and hermeneutics; longtime professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, former editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, and founder of the Biblical Foundations ministry; author of God, Marriage, and Family and commentaries on John.

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  1. 1. The Heresy Of Orthodoxy

    How Contemporary Culture's Fascination with Diversity Has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity

    This work challenges the claim that early Christianity was a chaotic mix of competing theologies until a dominant party suppressed rivals, arguing instead that a recognizable core of orthodox belief existed from the start. Engaging the Bauer-Ehrman thesis and popular appeals to diversity, it contends that the New Testament canon emerged through discernment of apostolic teaching rather than political power plays, and that textual transmission preserved, rather than distorted, the message. The authors survey historical, textual, and theological evidence to show that so-called “heresies” were deviations from an early, widely shared rule of faith. In doing so, they present a case for the coherence, historical rootedness, and reliability of the early Christian tradition.

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  2. 2. Truth Matters

    This book argues for the importance of objective truth in an age of skepticism and relativism, offering a clear defense of core Christian claims and the reliability of Scripture while engaging contemporary objections. It combines biblical exegesis, philosophical critique, and practical guidance for how believers can thoughtfully and lovingly articulate their faith. Emphasizing both intellectual rigor and pastoral sensitivity, the work equips readers to address doubts, respond to common counterarguments, and live out a confident, truth-centered witness in a confusing cultural landscape.

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