Bible Authority
By David Bonner
Benchley, November 8, 2007
By David Bonner
Benchley, November 8, 2007
- II Timothy 3:15-16 - The word of God is inspired
- I Corinthians 4:6 - Don’t go beyond what is written
- John 17:17 - God’s word is truth.
- How to establish Bible authority?
- Precept - a positive statement
- Example - an approved example
- Inference - something that must necessarily be implied.
| Bible | Generic | Forbidden | Expedients |
|---|
- 1810-1860 - Restoration movement. Churches of Christ arise spontaneously and become the fourth largest religious group in USA. In 1849, the American Christian Missionary Society was started. In 1869, a church added mechanical music. By 1900, 90% of the people had turned to error and became the Christian church.
- 1900-1952 - Small remaining churches continue to grow. In 1952, the Herald of Truth was started. About 90% of the people fell into institutionalism.
- 1952-2007 - Liberal church build gyms, social halls, are involved in unlimited benevolence.