[kosta50]

Here’s a link to a book that closely examines what the Scripture says about the structure and function of the NT church - not comfortable for most SBC pastors, likely true for many others...

WShy do Protestants write so many books when the Bible is supposed to be "perspicuous?"

[irishtenor]

Because selling books PAYS!!!!!!!!!!!

Want to read mine when I am done writing it? :>)

[Terriergal]

WShy do Protestants write so many books when the Bible is supposed to be "perspicuous?"

Same reason Catholics do. Why do they preach on Sunday instead of just read the Bible aloud? I dunno. Why did Paul? Why did any of the Apostles? Why did Jesus open the scripture and explain how the whole thing pointed to him on the road to Emmaus? Whether it is verbal or written, we all do it.

[Manfred the Wonder Dawg]

People write books about the Bible and how to live in accordance with it for the same reasons as they preach and teach. Do people not teach what the Bible says, the context of the passage, the application of the text? It’s a normal process that comports with Paul’s instruction to the church.

Or are you merely being obtuse?

[wmfights]

WShy do Protestants write so many books when the Bible is supposed to be "perspicuous?"

To help those that kept it locked up for so many years learn what's actually in it.