Category: Biblical Authority

Biblical Authority: 6 Reevaluating the “Testimony of the Spirit” for the Assurance of Salvation

Chapter 3.6 Reevaluating the “Testimony of the Spirit” to SalvationDoes the Holy Spirit Tell Us We Are Saved?Overall Objective To offer a biblical and practical evaluation of the popular suggestion that the Holy Spirit communicates directly and subjectively to us that we are saved. Table of Topics A) Historical & Modern Support For Assurance Through…… Continue reading Biblical Authority: 6 Reevaluating the “Testimony of the Spirit” for the Assurance of Salvation

Biblical Authority: 5 Reevaluating the “Illumination of the Spirit” for the Interpretation of Scripture

Chapter 3.5 Reevaluating the “Illumination of the Spirit” for the Interpretation & Application of Scripture Does the Holy Spirit Tell Us What Scripture Means? Overall Objective To offer a biblical and practical evaluation of the popular suggestion that the Holy Spirit communicates the proper interpretation and a practical application of Scripture through an on-going “illumination.”…… Continue reading Biblical Authority: 5 Reevaluating the “Illumination of the Spirit” for the Interpretation of Scripture

Biblical Authority: 4 Reevaluating the “Testimony of the Spirit” for the Recognition of Scripture

Chapter 3.4Reevaluating the “Testimony of the Spirit” to ScriptureDoes the Holy Spirit Tell Us What is Scripture?Overall Objective To offer a biblical and practical evaluation of the popular suggestion that the Holy Spirit subjectively authenticates Scripture. Table of Topics A) A Description of the “Testimony of the Spirit” B) Promoters & Critics of the “Testimony…… Continue reading Biblical Authority: 4 Reevaluating the “Testimony of the Spirit” for the Recognition of Scripture

Biblical Authority: 3B The Judge Inside

Chapter 3.3BThe Judge InsidePrivate Judgment & the Recognition of Scripture Overall Objective To introduce the issues involved in establishing the foundation of the authority we grant to Scripture. Table of Topics A) The Problem of the Biblical Canon B) Private Judgment & the Biblical Canon C) Objections Regarding Private Judgment & the Biblical Canon D)…… Continue reading Biblical Authority: 3B The Judge Inside

Biblical Authority: 3 The Guide Inside

Chapter 3.3 The Guide Inside Private Judgment & the Interpretation of Scripture Table of Topics A) Explaining Private Judgment & the Interpretation of Scripture A.1) Our Reason’s Interpretation of Scripture is Our Authority A.2) We are Accountable for Our Interpretation of Scripture A.3) The Clarity of Scripture A.4) Reason’s Ability to Apply Scripture A.5) The…… Continue reading Biblical Authority: 3 The Guide Inside

Biblical Authority: 2 The Bible Inside

Chapter 3.2The Bible InsideThe Moral Reasoning of Conscience Table of Topics A) An Introduction to Conscience: A very neglected topic A.1) The Importance of the Conscience A.2) The Nature of the Conscience A.3) The Limitations of the Conscience B) The Clear Conscience: From guilt to peace C) The Weak & Strong Conscience: From legalism to…… Continue reading Biblical Authority: 2 The Bible Inside

Biblical Authority: 1 The God-ordained Chain of Authority

Chapter 3.1Born Again AuthorityThe Human Authentication of Beliefs Table of Topics A) Introduction: The Concept of Authority B) The God-Ordained Chain of Authority B.1) The Foundational Authority of God the Father B.2) The Delegated Authority of God the Son B.3) The God-Ordained Authority of the Prophets & Apostles B.4) The God-Ordained Authority of the Scriptures…… Continue reading Biblical Authority: 1 The God-ordained Chain of Authority

KOG Book 3 Biblical Authority

Is Scripture really our ultimate authority? Authority is what dictates what we will believe and therefore do.  Accordingly, J. I. Packer, rightfully remarks: “The problem of authority is the most fundamental problem that the Christian Church ever faces.” Most Christians solve the issue by simply saying, “The Bible is my foundational authority.”  But, as we…… Continue reading KOG Book 3 Biblical Authority