Why does Scripture have authority with the Christian? The Confession answers that is not because of the testimony of any man or church, but because it is the Word of God. Last time we saw that this means that the Scripture is self-authenticating. It does not need the authentication of a supposedly infallible church, because it is itself the infallible Word of God. Rome’s claim to authenticate the Scripture to the Christian (and thus claim final authority over the Christian) is wrong because it usurps the authority of the Word of God over the Christian.
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The Authority of Scripture | 1689 1:4-5
Why Scripture is Authoritative From one perspective there is nothing novel or surprising about the commitment of the...
The Necessity of Scripture
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Calvin’s Critique of Natural Theology [Pt. 2 of 2]: Analysis and Conclusion
This is part 2 of a 2 part series on Calvin's Critique of Natural Theology. You can read part 1 here. II.) Analysis of...
Calvin’s Critique of Natural Theology [Pt. 1 of 2]: Summary
This is part 1 of a 2 part series on Calvin's Critique of Natural Theology. You can read part 2 here. What was...
John Murray and the Covenant of Works (4 of 4)
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John Murray and the Covenant of Works (3 of 4)
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John Murray and the Covenant of Works (2 of 4)
Part 1 In my first post I noted the important connection between orthodox views of the Covenant of Works and the...
John Murray and the Covenant of Works (1 of 4)
[Recently, I submitted an essay for an upcoming book in memory Dr. Robert Paul Martin entitled: A Contemporary...
The Division of Old Testament Law
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