It would not be an overstatement to say that the Christian faith rises and falls with its view of the Holy Scriptures. At this point in human history, our knowledge of the living God rests almost entirely upon the Bible and its reliability. What we believe to be true about the Scriptures will dramatically impact what we believe to be true about God himself. For this reason, it is right to ask questions of the Bible and come to definitive answers. How do we know which books to include? Who authored the Bible? Is it trustworthy? Do we really need it? Can we hope to understand it? Are the Scriptures enough in themselves to know God? Should we obey the Bible? How can a really old book actually make a difference for us today? This paper intends to present a Protestant doctrine of Scripture in answer to these questions while considering modern alternatives and common objections. Ultimately, my desire is to present ...
Reflections on a life lived for King Jesus.