Theory of Final Authority

[Makahiya2028]

The central critical issue in academic Theology is final authority.
I wish to present my theory of final authority and final canonization,
not to doubtful disputation, envy, strive or contention
but in sincerity and love.

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye,
but not to doubtful disputations.

Philippians 1:15-17
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife . . .
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely . . .
17 But the other of love . . .
　
(#1 - #12)

#1. All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

#2. The scriptures are the final authority.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received,
how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day
according to the scriptures.

 

[MarcR]

The central critical issue in academic Theology is final authority.
I wish to present my theory of final authority and final canonization,
not to doubtful disputation, envy, strive or contention
but in sincerity and love.

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye,
but not to doubtful disputations.

Philippians 1:15-17
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife . . .
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely . . .
17 But the other of love . . .
　
(#1 - #12)

#1. All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

#2. The scriptures are the final authority.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received,
how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day
according to the scriptures.

God's Word is the ultimate standard of Truth; and ANYTHING which contradicts it is a lie or an error.

 

[Bowhunter2394]

The Final Authority , and the Canonization of the Word of God, became flesh/bone.. and He put His Final Authority and Stamp on His Unmerited Grace and Mercy by doing this, by the Grace of God, tasting Physical Death for every human soul that has every lived! indeed! Logos, the Word of God, the Living Word, He that was once alive, dead , and is alive forevermore! Indeed! Yeshua Christos, God manifest in the flesh!

 

[maxwel]

The central critical issue in academic Theology is final authority.
I wish to present my theory of final authority and final canonization,
not to doubtful disputation, envy, strive or contention
but in sincerity and love.

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye,
but not to doubtful disputations.

Philippians 1:15-17
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife . . .
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely . . .
17 But the other of love . . .
　
(#1 - #12)

#1. All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

#2. The scriptures are the final authority.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received,
how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day
according to the scriptures.

I agree COMPLETELY.

However, I don't think these particular verses make a very clear or complete case.
We'll see that soon enough when people pour in here to dispute the OP.
: )

 

[Jason0047]

The central critical issue in academic Theology is final authority.
I wish to present my theory of final authority and final canonization,
not to doubtful disputation, envy, strive or contention
but in sincerity and love.

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye,
but not to doubtful disputations.

Philippians 1:15-17
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife . . .
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely . . .
17 But the other of love . . .
　
(#1 - #12)

#1. All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:

#2. The scriptures are the final authority.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received,
how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day
according to the scriptures.

You might be interested in the many verses I posted here.

http://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/100040-biblical-defense-sola-scriptura.html

 

[Galahad]

The central critical issue in academic Theology is final authority.

That's the central critical issue of the Bible. God is. God is our Creator. God is Judge. God is Sovereign. He has revealed Himself and His Will to us through His word, the Bible. Its message is clear: Follow, submit to God. And the Bible explains why we should do that.

 

[Bowhunter2394]

You might be interested in the many verses I posted here.

http://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/100040-biblical-defense-sola-scriptura.html

LOL, Jason your ZEAL blinds you to the Truth! it Truly does, you remind me of the sect of Pharisee's who walked around the Temple , in Jesus's time...... these knowing the Word of God, zealous for Doctrine and Truth, much like Saul of Tarsus was, but were blind and oblivious to the Truth , as it almost Daily Presented itself to them in the Person of Christ, God manifest in the flesh, in the Temple, one can quote the Word of God, make lists from here to China. for those who are reading but without Inspiration of the Spirit, which can Only Come from the Master Himself, Yeshua Christos, God manifest in the flesh, thru the Work of the Paraclete, you have non other than long random posts which have 'no Spirit' behind them but condemnation and guilt, that Pharisitical spirit, this the same spirit that put Christ on the Cross! indeed! your Zeal blinds you to the Truth.. only God Himself can show you what True Mercy and Grace is about. and thats at the Foot of the Cross, Humbling yourself in the Sight of the Father!

 

[Makahiya2028]

Ok, good, of course there is the spoken word of God,

the written word of God and Jesus Christ .

 

[Galahad]

LOL, Jason your ZEAL blinds you to the Truth! it Truly does, you remind me of the sect of Pharisee's who walked around the Temple , in Jesus's time...... these knowing the Word of God, zealous for Doctrine and Truth, much like Saul of Tarsus was, but were blind and oblivious to the Truth , as it almost Daily Presented itself to them in the Person of Christ, God manifest in the flesh, in the Temple, one can quote the Word of God, make lists from here to China. for those who are reading but without Inspiration of the Spirit, which can Only Come from the Master Himself, Yeshua Christos, God manifest in the flesh, thru the Work of the Paraclete, you have non other than long random posts which have 'no Spirit' behind them but condemnation and guilt, that Pharisitical spirit, this the same spirit that put Christ on the Cross! indeed! your Zeal blinds you to the Truth.. only God Himself can show you what True Mercy and Grace is about. and thats at the Foot of the Cross, Humbling yourself in the Sight of the Father!

Wow! What did he post in the post you are replying to and in his link post that led to all this? Do you not agree that the Bible is the final authority?

 

[Makahiya2028]

#3. Scripture references to the church are speaking
about the one body in Christ, not one denomination.

Romans 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another.


#4. All Churches are commanded to teach the scriptures.

Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway,
even unto the end of the world. Amen.

John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said,
out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.






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[secularhermit]

“#1. All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness: “


If that lead to the theory of inerrancy (as many think the Pope is) I have seen several odd things written wrongly on the NT.


“#2. The scriptures are the final authority.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received,
how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day
according to the scriptures. ”


As you're saying yours, it is my belief that “the final authority” is on God's will and in His Son's, the Lord Jesus.
The book of Revelation will be applied to the human kind with its judgment, one day.

 

[Makahiya2028]

That's the central critical issue of the Bible. God is. God is our Creator. God is Judge. God is Sovereign. He has revealed Himself and His Will to us through His word, the Bible. Its message is clear: Follow, submit to God. And the Bible explains why we should do that.

I said the central critical issue in academic theology is final authority .

I completed graduate studies at Catholic and Baptist Seminaries .

Honest, in academic theology the central critical issue in academic theology is final authority .

 

[Makahiya2028]

“#1. All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness: “


If that lead to the theory of inerrancy (as many think the Pope is) I have seen several odd things written wrongly on the NT.


“#2. The scriptures are the final authority.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received,
how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day
according to the scriptures. ”


As you're saying yours, it is my belief that “the final authority” is on God's will and in His Son's, the Lord Jesus.
The book of Revelation will be applied to the human kind with its judgment, one day.

Really, I'm simply saying the scripture state

that the scriptures are the final authority .

 

[InSpiritInTruth]

I would say God the Father is the final Authority. But this includes His Word and Spirit, which would also include His words spoken and written in scripture, but also that which is yet to be spoken.

 

[Makahiya2028]

Really, ok, maybe an angel comes to you

and teaches you the Book of Revelation,

but most of us need a Holy Bible .

 

[Galahad]

I would say God the Father is the final Authority. But this includes His Word and Spirit, which would also include His words spoken and written in scripture, but also that which is yet to be spoken.

Catholics and Mormons would agree with you. And for them, the Bible is not final authority.

 

[Makahiya2028]

#3. Scripture references to the church are speaking
about the one body in Christ, not one denomination.

Romans 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ,
and every one members one of another.


#4. All Churches are commanded to teach the scriptures.

Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway,
even unto the end of the world. Amen.

John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said,
out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

Anyone wanna move forward to points 3 & 4 ?

 

[Galahad]

I said the central critical issue in academic theology is final authority .

I completed graduate studies at Catholic and Baptist Seminaries .

Honest, in academic theology the central critical issue in academic theology is final authority .

I believe you. I wanted to emphasize the Bible.

Final authority is very much a part of the study of philosophy, also. What is moral? What is right and wrong? Who decides and for whom?

 

[InSpiritInTruth]

Catholics and Mormons would agree with you. And for them, the Bible is not final authority.

Some have their own Bible versions and false beliefs of carnally minded men, but that was not my point.

 

[VioletReigns]

A lot to think about here. I guess what really concerns me here is theology altogether. Sure, the Word of God is the final authority. But God's the One who spoke the Word. And Jesus is that Word alive and living from the beginning, is now and is forevermore. So I'm just gonna go with "The Lord" and that's my final answer.

Reason? Because God/Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Word are One and it's impossible to differentiate one from the other.