The Bible or the Church: Annotated Edition

Is Christian faith grounded in Scripture - or in the authority of the Church?

In this influential theological work, Sir Robert Anderson examines one of the central questions of Christianity: the relationship between the Bible and ecclesiastical authority. Drawing on Reformation principles and close biblical analysis, he defends the primacy of Scripture against the development of institutional religion and doctrinal tradition.

With clarity and conviction, Anderson explores the historical corruption of the early Church, the controversy surrounding baptism and confession, the challenge of apostolic succession, and the distinction between formal religion and living faith. Throughout the work, he emphasizes a Christ-centered understanding of Christianity rooted in the authority of the Gospel.

Both historical and theological, this study offers a rigorous examination of Protestant doctrine and the foundations of biblical Christianity. It remains an important text for readers interested in Reformation theology, church history, and the authority of Scripture.

This annotated edition provides notes and references that clarify the historical context and theological arguments for modern readers.