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 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.