“Sometimes the charge is made that with such a high view of Scripture, evangelicals fall into bibliolatry, the worship of the Bible. Naturally, evangelicals tend to be quick to deny this, but there can actually be something to it … That is, we can commit the sin of the Pharisees, diligently studying the Scriptures because we think that in them …
Roots of our Faith- The Catechism Question #3: Why are the Scriptures all we need for knowing God, knowing ourselves, and understanding the world in which we live? Answer: The Scriptures are “sufficient” Scripture: Galatians 1:8, But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he …
Roots of our Faith- The Catechism Question #2: Where did the Scriptures come from? Answer: The Scriptures “were given by inspiration of God” Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. The …
