The Authority of Scripture – Grounds, Evidences, Spirit’s Witness and Supreme Authority The Doctrine of Scripture ~ David Strain & Ligon Duncan First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi Miller Hall ~ September 6, 2023 (1) The Grounds of the Scriptures’ Authority, (2) The Evidences of the Scriptures Authority, (3) The Spirit’s Witness to its Authenticity, and (4) the Supreme Authority of the Scriptures in Theological Controversy. Quick Outline of the Westminster Confession of Faith on these topics: 1.4 The authority of…The Doctrine of Scripture (Class 3 Notes)
The Authority of Scripture – Grounds, Evidences, Spirit’s Witness and Supreme Authority The Doctrine of Scripture ~ David Strain & Ligon Duncan First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi Miller Hall ~ September 6, 2023 (1) The Grounds of the Scriptures’ Authority, (2) The Evidences of the Scriptures Authority, (3) The Spirit’s Witness to its Authenticity, and (4) the Supreme Authority of the Scriptures in Theological Controversy. Quick Outline of the Westminster Confession of Faith on these topics: 1.4 The authority of…
I’m recording a new course for Reformed Theological Seminary, Global Education: The Theology of the Westminster Standards. Here’s the outline: Class Hour 1 Introduction to Background of the Westminster AssemblyClass Hour 2 A Case for ConfessionalismClass Hour 3 WCF Chapter 1 ScriptureClass Hour 4 WCF Chapter 2 God and the Trinity Class Hour 5 WCF Chapters 3 & 5 God’s Eternal Decree and ProvidenceClass Hour 6 WCF Chapter 4 CreationClass Hour 7 WCF Chapter 6 & 9 Fall and Sin and Free WillClass Hour 8 WCF Chapter 7 God’s…
There is nothing more important in Christian public worship than the reading of the Scriptures, God’s holy, inspired, inerrant, authoritative Word. In 1 Timothy 4:13, Paul says to Timothy: “Until I come, give attention to the public reading of…
The Westminster Directory of Publick Worship (1645) Of Publick Reading of the Holy Scriptures. READING of the word in the congregation, being part of the publick worship of God, (wherein we acknowledge our dependence upon him, and subjection to him,)…
Q. 3. What is the Word of God? A. The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the Word of God,the only rule of faith and obedience. Lord, we do not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4;…
WLC 2 How doth it appear that there is a God? A. The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but his Word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.…
WLC 1 What is the chief and highest end of man? A. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever. Lord, you are my chief and highest end. My reason for being. My purpose for being here. Of you, and through you, and…
1. Holy Scripture1.1 The necessity of Scripture1.2 The contents of Scripture (positively stated): canon1.3 The contents of Scripture (negatively stated): “apocrypha”1.4 The authority of Scripture1.5 The authenticity of Scripture1.6 The…