"The Authority of Scripture" as opposed to Papal Authority, Papal Infallibility and Superiority Through Canonization
Keywords
authority, infallibility, biblical authority
Proof-Texts and Cross-References
Ps. 19v7-11, 119v54, v160, 138v2; Is. 8v20, 66v2; 1 Cor. 2v13-14; Col. 3v16-17; 2 Tim. 3v14-17; 1 Pt. 2v2; 2 Pt. 1v19-21; Jude 1v3
Statements & Confessions
Throughout history, virtually each and every Christian Statement of Faith ever written, underpin the Authority of Scripture.
The 1561 Belgic Confession of Faith
"We believe that those Holy Scriptures fully contain the will of God, and that whatsoever man ought to believe, unto salvation, is sufficiently taught therein. For, since the whole manner of worship, which God requires of us, is written in them at large, it is unlawful for any one, though an apostle, to teach otherwise than we are now taught in the Holy Scriptures: nay, though it were an angel from heaven, as the apostle Paul says. For, since it is forbidden, to add unto or take away anything from the word of God, it does thereby evidently appear, that the doctrine thereof is most perfect and complete in all respects. Neither do we consider of equal value any writing of men, however holy these men may have been, with those divine Scriptures, nor ought we to consider custom, OR THE GREAT MULTITUDE, or antiquity, or succession of times and persons, OR COUNCILS, decrees or statutes, as of equal value with the truth of God, for the truth is above all; for all men are of themselves liars, and more vain than vanity itself. Therefore, we reject with all our hearts, whatsoever does not agree with this infallible rule, which the apostles have taught us, saying, Try the spirits whether they are of God. Likewise, if there come any unto you; and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house." [1]
The 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith
"The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience, (2 Tim. 3:15-17; Isa. 8:20; Luke 16:29,31; Eph. 2:20) although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable; yet they are not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and His will which is necessary unto salvation. (Rom. 1:19-21, 2:14,15; Psalm 19:1-3) Therefore it pleased the Lord at sundry times and in diversified manners to reveal Himself, and to declare (that) His will unto His church; (Heb. 1:1) and afterward for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan, and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing; which makes the Holy Scriptures to be most necessary, those former ways of God's revealing His will unto His people being now completed. (Prov. 22:19-21; Rom. 15:4; 2 Pet. 1:19,20)" [2]
The 1833 New Hampshire Baptist Confession
"We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried." [3]
The 1941 Mennonite Confession of Faith
"We believe that all Scripture is inspired by God through the Holy Spirit for instruction in salvation and training in righteousness. We accept the Scriptures as the Word of God and as the fully reliable and trustworthy standard for Christian faith and life. We seek to understand and interpret Scripture in harmony with Jesus Christ as we are led by the Holy Spirit in the church. We believe that God was at work through the centuries in the process by which the books of the Old and New Testaments were inspired and written. Through the Holy Spirit, God moved human witnesses to write what is needed for salvation, for guidance in faith and life, and for devotion to God. We accept the Bible as the Word of God written. God has spoken in many and various ways through the prophets and apostles. God has spoken above all in the living Word who became flesh and revealed the truth of God faithfully and without deception. We also acknowledge the Scripture as the fully reliable and trustworthy Word of God written in human language. We believe that God continues to speak through the living and written Word. Because Jesus Christ is the Word become flesh, Scripture as a whole has its center and fulfillment in Him. We acknowledge the Scripture as the authoritative source and standard for preaching and teaching about faith and life, for distinguishing truth from error, for discerning between good and evil, and for guiding prayer and worship. Other claims on our understanding of Christian faith and life, such as tradition, culture, experience, reason, and political powers, need to be tested and corrected by the light of Holy Scripture. The Bible is the essential book of the church. Through the Bible, the Holy Spirit nurtures the obedience of faith to Jesus Christ and guides the church in shaping its teaching, witnessing, and worship. We commit ourselves to persist and delight in reading, studying, and meditating on the Scriptures. We participate in the church's task of interpreting the Bible and of discerning what God is saying in our time by examining all things in the light of Scripture. Insights and understandings which we bring to the interpretation of the Scripture are to be tested in the faith community." [4]
The Statement of Faith of Alpha and Omega Ministries and James R.W. White
"We believe the Bible to be the written revelation of God, complete and sufficient in all respects. We believe the Scriptures to be "God-breathed" and therefore fully authoritative in and of themselves; they rely for their authority upon no church, council, or creed, but are authoritative simply because they are the Word of God. The Scriptures, as they embody the very speaking of God, partake of His authority, His power." [5]
The Statement of Faith of Answers In Genesis
"The 66 books of the Bible are the written Word of God. The Bible is divinely inspired and inerrant throughout. Its assertions are factually true in all the original autographs. It is the supreme authority in everything it teaches. Its authority is not limited to spiritual, religious, or redemptive themes but includes its assertions in such fields as history and science. The final guide to the interpretation of Scripture is Scripture itself." [6]
The Statement of Faith of Apologetics Index
"The Written Word of God: the Bible (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Thess. 2:13; I Pt. 1:21) The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are given by divine inspiration, and are thus the written Word of God (without error in the original writings); They are the final authority for the lives of believers in every culture and age (showing how people can come to faith in Jesus and live God- pleasing lives), and the infallible rule of faith and practice. They are to be interpreted according to their context and purpose in reverent obedience to the living Lord who speaks through them in power by the Holy Spirit. The primary purpose of Scripture is to lead to faith in Jesus." [7]
The 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God (AOG)
"The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct." [8]
The Statement of Faith of Campus Crusade for Christ International
"The sole basis of our beliefs is the Bible, God's infallible written Word, the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. We believe that it was uniquely, verbally and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and that it was written without error (inerrant) in the original manuscripts. It is the supreme and final authority in all matters on which it speaks." [9]
The Statement of Faith of China for Jesus
"We believe that all 66 books of the Bible are God-breathed. They were inspired by God through the Holy Spirit to the prophets and apostles who composed them. The Bible is complete and inerrant truth. It has the highest authority. Nobody is allowed to distort it in any way. The Bible clearly states God’s purpose of redemption of mankind. The Bible is the highest standard of our Christian life and ministry. We are against any denials of the Bible; we are against any teaching or theories that regard the Bible as out of date, or as erroneous; we are also against the practice of believing only in selected sections of the Scripture. We want to emphasize that the Scriptures must be interpreted in light of their historical context and within the overall context of scriptural teachings. While interpreting the Bible, one must seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the principle of interpreting the Scripture by the Scripture. The interpretation should be coherent and consistent, but not based on isolated verses. Biblical interpretation should take into account the orthodox faith that has been taken as the heritage of the church down through history. We are against interpretation of the Scripture merely according to one’s own will, or by subjective spiritualization." [10]
The Statement of Faith of the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM)
"The Bible is the Word of God, and that its original manuscripts are free from errors and contradictions. It is the one and only infallible, authoritative, and trustworthy rule for faith and life. (2 Peter. 1:21, 2 Tim. 3:16). The Roman Catholic apocrypha is not inspired scripture and is not part of the canon of scripture. The Bible is to be taken as literally as possible except where obviously figurative. Genesis, for example, is literal, and Adam and Eve were actual people." [11]
The International Statement of Faith of Christianity Today Magazine
"The sixty-six canonical books of the Bible as originally written were inspired of God, hence free from error. They constitute the only infallible guide in faith and practice." [12]
The Statement of Faith of the Colorado Christian University
"We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God." [13]
The Statement of Faith of Covenant Life Church
"We believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God and our standard for faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17)." [14]
The Statement of Faith of Desiring God Community Church
"The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are God-breathed, without error in the original manuscripts. They are the supreme and final authority for testing what is true and right. [Numbers 23:19, Matthew 24:35, John 14:26, 16:13,14, 17:17, 1 Corinthians 2:13, 14:37, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, 3:16]" [15]
The Confession of Faith of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
"The canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the written Word of God. Inspired by God's Spirit speaking through their authors, they record and announce God's revelation centering in Jesus Christ. Through them God's Spirit speaks to us to create and sustain Christian faith and fellowship for service in the world. This church accepts the canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the inspired Word of God and the authoritative source and norm of its proclamation, faith, and life." [16]
The Statement of Faith of the Far Eastern Bible College
"We believe in the divine, Verbal Plenary Inspiration (Autographs) and Verbal Plenary Preservation (Apographs) of the Scriptures in the original languages, their consequent inerrancy and infallibility, and as the perfect Word of God, the supreme and final authority in faith and life (2 Tim 3:16, 2 Pet 1:20-21, Ps 12:6-7, Matt 5:18, 24:35)." [17]
The Statement of Faith of Fresh Fire Ministries
"We believe the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error, unified in their redemptive purpose, the revealed Word of God to man, (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:21) yielding a complete revelation of God's will for the salvation of mankind. We hold the Bible to be trustworthy, the only supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. Scripture is our source of revelation of God, the knowledge of salvation, the origin of all things and of the hereafter-it is the final Court of Appeal on all points of doctrine, life, and godliness. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; Hebrews 4:12)" [18]
The Basis of Faith for Frontline Fellowship
"We believe in the Bible as the inspired, inerrant and infallible Word of God. We accept the Bible as the supreme and final authority for faith and conduct. Matt 5:18, John 10:35, 2Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 1:1, 1 Peter 1:25, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Jude 3" [19]
The Statement of Fuller Theological Seminary
"Scripture is an essential part and trustworthy record of this divine self-disclosure. All the books of the Old and New Testaments, given by divine inspiration, are the written word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice. They are to be interpreted according to their context and purpose and in reverent obedience to the Lord who speaks through them in living power." [20]
The Statement of Faith of Gordon College
"The 66 canonical books of the Bible as originally written were inspired of God, hence free from error. They constitute the only infallible guide in faith and practice. A careful translation, such as the New International Version, is sufficiently close to the original writings in text and meaning to be entitled to acceptance as the Word of God." [21]
The Statement of Faith of Grace Bible College
"The verbal inspiration and plenary authority of the Bible in its original writings." [22]
The Distinctives of Grace Community Church and John MacArthur
"We teach that the Bible is God’s written revelation to man, and thus the 66 books of the Bible given to us by the Holy Spirit constitute the plenary (inspired equally in all parts) Word of God (1 Corinthians 2:7-14; 2 Peter 1:20-21). We teach that the Word of God is an objective, propositional revelation (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Corinthians 2:13), verbally inspired in every word (2 Timothy 3:16), absolutely inerrant in the original documents, infallible, and God-breathed. We teach the literal, grammatical-historical interpretation of Scripture which affirms the belief that the opening chapters of Genesis present creation in six literal days (Genesis 1:31; Exodus 31:17). We teach that the Bible constitutes the only infallible rule of faith and practice (Matthew 5:18; 24:35; John 10:35; 16:12-13; 17:17; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:20-21). We teach that God spoke in His written Word by a process of dual authorship. The Holy Spirit so superintended the human authors that, through their individual personalities and different styles of writing, they composed and recorded God’s Word to man (2 Peter 1:20-21) without error in the whole or in the part (Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16). We teach that, whereas there may be several applications of any given passage of Scripture, there is but one true interpretation. The meaning of Scripture is to be found as one diligently applies the literal grammatical-historical method of interpretation under the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit (John 7:17; 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-15; 1 John 2:20). It is the responsibility of believers to ascertain carefully the true intent and meaning of Scripture, recognizing that proper application is binding on all generations. Yet the truth of Scripture stands in judgment of men; never do men stand in judgment of it." [23]
The Statement of Faith of Jews for Jesus
"We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are divinely inspired, verbally and completely inerrant in the original writings and of supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and life. We recognize the value of traditional Jewish literature, but only where it is supported by or conformable to the Word of God. We regard it as in no way binding upon life or faith." [24]
The Statement of Faith of John Stott Ministries
"The Holy Scripture in its entirety is inspired by God’s Spirit through human authors and constitutes the revelation of God’s truth to humanity. It is wholly true and trustworthy in all that it affirms. Whatever the Bible, rightly interpreted, is found to teach, we are bound to believe and obey. It is our supreme authority in every matter of belief and conduct." [25]
The Messianic Statement of Faith of the Messianic Bureau International
"All Scripture is given by the Breath/Spirit of Elohim [God], and is to be used for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16." [26]
The Beliefs of Reasons To Believe
"We believe the Bible (the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments) is the Word of God, written. As a "God-breathed" revelation, it is thus verbally inspired and completely without error (historically, scientifically, morally, and spiritually) in its original writings. While God the Holy Spirit supernaturally superintended the writing of the Bible, that writing nevertheless reflects the words and literary styles of its individual human authors. Scripture reveals the being, nature, and character of God, the nature of God's creation, and especially His will for the salvation of human beings through Jesus Christ. The Bible is therefore our supreme and final authority in all matters that it addresses." [27]
The Statement of Faith of Samaritan's Purse
"We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. II Timothy 3:15-17." [31]
The Statement of Faith of Sovereign Grace Ministries
"We accept the Bible, including the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament, as the written Word of God. The Bible is the only essential and infallible record of God’s self-disclosure to mankind. It leads us to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Being given by God, the Scriptures are both fully and verbally inspired by God. Therefore, as originally given, the Bible is free of error in all it teaches. Each book is to be interpreted according to its context and purpose and in reverent obedience to the Lord who speaks through it in living power. All believers are exhorted to study the Scriptures and diligently apply them to their lives. The Scriptures are the authoritative and normative rule and guide of all Christian life, practice, and doctrine. They are totally sufficient and must not be added to, superseded, or changed by later tradition, extra-biblical revelation, or worldly wisdom. Every doctrinal formulation, whether of creed, confession, or theology must be put to the test of the full counsel of God in Holy Scripture. " [32]
The Statement of Faith of Study Light
"We believe in the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God." [33]
The Baptist Faith and Message
"The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation. Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21." [34]
The Statement of Faith of the Evangelical Free Church of America
"We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors. As the verbally inspired Word of God, the Bible is without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. Therefore, it is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires, and trusted in all that it promises." [35]
The Statement of Faith of Theopedia
"We believe the Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original autographs. The Bible is the revelation of God's truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice." [36]
The Statement of Faith and Educational Purpose at Wheaton College
"WE BELIEVE that God has revealed Himself and His truth in the created order, in the Scriptures, and supremely in Jesus Christ; and that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are verbally inspired by God and inerrant in the original writing, so that they are fully trustworthy and of supreme and final authority in all they say." [37]
The Statement of Faith of the World Evangelical Alliance
"We believe in the Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy; and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct." [38]
The Statement of Faith of Xenos Christian Fellowship
"The Bible is the inspired word of God. The 66 books which constitute the Bible are entirely reliable and truthful, and the Bible stands as the central authority over our lives, our faith and the direction of our church. We are committed to standard formulations of biblical inspiration such as the "Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and Hermeneutics." (2 Timothy 3:16; Matthew 5:18)." [39]
The Statement of Faith of Youth With A Mission (YWAM)
"We of Youth With A Mission believe: that the Bible is God's inspired and authoritative word, revealing that Jesus Christ is God's son; that people are created in God's image; ..." [40]
Application
While, historically, virtually all Christian Churches hold to the Authority of Scripture, the practical application thereof, of course, is another matter.
From Roman Catholicism to Martin Luther (1483-1546)
In many ways, Luther's treatment of Scripture was merely an extension of medieval understanding. [28] The issues surrounding it's inspiration and validity changed little, if at all, as they passed into Luther's reforming hands.
William of Ockham, a medieval thinker who greatly influenced Luther's early academic development, argued frequently for the sole authority of the Word as opposed to natural insight or rational ascent to an understanding of the divine. [28]
Luther, likewise, carried forward much of the medieval understanding of the Authority of Scripture without confrontation from his contemporaries, whether Erasmus, the pope, or the scholastics, since all generally held the same presuppositions regarding the basic role of Scripture as a reliable authority. [28]
But where Luther radically differed, from those that went before him, was the degree to which he was willing to view Scripture as the ultimate authority. [28]
The general understanding had been that the Authority of Scripture, though genuine, was supplemented by various elements claimed by the Roman Church. [28] Ockham, for example, although a proponent of the authority of Scripture, presupposed a necessary link between the authority of Scripture and that of the Roman Church. In the preface of his Compendium Errorum Johannis Papae XXII (c. 1334-8), Ockham includes this disclaimer:
"If I should have written something in this work which is contrary to Holy Writ or the teachings of the saints, or the assertions of the most holy Church, I submit myself and my words to correction by the Catholic Church - not the Church of malignants, or heretics, or schismatics and their protectors." [28|29]
But over time, Luther shed the assumption that a transgression against the authortiy of the Church implied such against the Word, and vica versa. [28] For Luther, Sola Scriptura would become the guiding and primary principle of his reformation.
Luther's first break with the Roman Church came during the Leipzig Debate (July 1519) in which he declared agreement with John Hus, who had been condemned 100 years earlier by the Council of Constance. By rejecting the authority of such councils, Luther had prepared the way for his applications of the sole authority of Scripture. Luther found in Galatians 1:8 that no created being is greater than the Word of God, neither Paul, nor angels, nor any other man. This, therefore, would also include the pope himself, who claimed to be the sole interpreter and arbiter of the Word.
Adherents
Individuals
» The Scottish Theologian, Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews, and Author, N.T. Wright (1948-), defended the Authority of Scripture in an essay, entitled "How Can the Bible Be Authoritative?" [43].
» The American Theologian, Businessman, Author and Founder of Christian Resources, William A. Webster, defended the Authority of Scripture in an essay, entitled "The Authority of Scripture" [41].
» The South African Theologian, Independent Nonconformist Christian Apologist, IT Consultant, Martial Artist, Author, and former Charismatic/Pentecostal Pastor, EJ Hill (1977-), defended the Authority of Scripture in an essay, entitled "The Authority of Scripture".
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David Foutz [28], John Calvin, Ken Silva [30], Mark Kielar, Martin Luther (1483-1546) [28|29|30|31|32], Paul Washer, Peter Hammond
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Bibliography
1. The Belgic Confession, 1561 (Creeds of Christendom; 1 September 2010)
2. The Second Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 (1 September 2010)
3. The New Hampshire Baptist Confession, 1833 (The Spurgeon Archive; 1 September 2010)
4. Mennonite Confession of Faith; Article 4 (MennoLink; 1 September 2010)
5. Our Statement of Faith (Alpha & Omega Ministries; 1 September 2010)
6. The AiG Statement of Faith (Answers In Genesis; 1 September 2010)
7. Statement of Faith (Apologetics Index; 1 September 2010)
8. Our 16 Fundamental Truths (Assemblies of God USA; 1 September 2010)
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10. Statement of Faith of Chinese House Churches (China for Jesus; 1 September 2010)
11. Statement of Faith (Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry; 1 September 2010)
12. Christianity Today International Statement of Faith (Christianity Today; 1 September 2010)
13. What We Believe (Colorado Christian University; 1 September 2010)
14. Statement of Faith (Covenant Life Church; 1 September 2010)
15. Statement of Faith (Desiring God Community Church; 1 September 2010)
16. ELCA Confession of Faith (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; 1 September 2010)
17. Statement of Faith of the Far Eastern Bible College, Singapore (Far Eastern Bible College; 1 September 2010)
18. Statement of Faith (Fresh Fire Ministries; 1 September 2010)
19. Basis of Faith for Frontline Fellowship (Frontline Fellowship; 1 September 2010)
20. Statement of Faith (Fuller Theological Seminary; 1 September 2010)
21. Statement of Faith (Gordon College; 1 September 2010)
22. Statement of Faith (Grace Bible College; 1 September 2010)
23. What We Teach (Grace Community Church; 1 September 2010)
24. Statement of Faith (Jews for Jesus; 1 September 2010)
25. Statement of Faith (John Stott Ministries; 1 September 2010)
26. Messianic Statement of Faith (Messianic Bureau International; 1 April 2009)
27. Our Beliefs (Reasons To Believe; 8 September 2010)
28. David Foutz. Martin Luther and Scripture (Quodlibet Online Journal; 8 September 2010)
29. Quoted: A Wood. Skevington. Captive to the Word: Martin Luther: Doctor of Sacred Scripture (Britain: Paternoster Press; 1969) p.120
30. Ken Silva. Beliefs (Apprising Ministries; 28 September 2010)
31. Statement of Faith (Samaritan's Purse; 26 July 2011)
32. What We Believe (Sovereign Grace Ministries; 26 July 2011)
33. Statement of Faith (Study Light; 26 July 2011)
34. The Baptist Faith & Message (Southern Baptist Convention; 28 July 2011)
35. Statement of Faith (Evangelical Free Church of America; 28 July 2011)
36. Statement of Faith (Theopedia; 28 July 2011)
37. Statement of Faith and Educational Purpose (Wheaton College; 28 July 2011)
38. Statement of Faith (World Evangelical Alliance; 28 July 2011)
39. Statement of Faith (Xenos Christian Fellowship; 28 July 2011)
40. Statement of Faith (Youth With A Mission; 28 July 2011)
41. William A. Webster. The Authority of Scripture (The Highway/Christian Resources; 16 November 2011)
42. Dr. John H. Armstrong. The Authority of Scripture (The Highway; 16 November 2011)
43. N.T. Wright. How Can The Bible Be Authoritative? (NT Wright Page; 16 November 2011)
Revisions
03-04.03.2008 / 07.03.2008 / 23.12.2008 / 09.01.2010 / 01-06.09.2010 / 08.09.2010 / 28.09.2010 / 26.07.2011 / 28.07.2011 / 16.11.2011 / 02.08.2014