SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY BIBLIOLOGY SENIORS Sword training Review with

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY BIBLIOLOGY

SENIORS… “Sword training”! Review with the people in your Tribond the books of the Bible in preparation for next Wednesday’s quiz

SENIORS… Tuesday start-up Two pray Tuesday. In your Tribond have one person pray for the school and another pray for the country

THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY BIBLIOLOGY IS IT IN IT? IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE? MEMORY VERSE QUIZ IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE? AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE COLOSSIANS 2: 8 -9 Books of the Bible quiz due- Wed, Nov 27 th Bibliology Project due- Fri, Dec 13 th WEEKLY QUESTIONS DUE BY MIDNIGHT!

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE What is viewed as having authority in society today? - the media - reason/intellect/science - personal experience - emotions (“follow your heart”)

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE What is viewed as having authority in the church today? - pastors - church traditions - the pope - the Bible

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE HOW DO WE KNOW THE BIBLE ALONE IS THE WORD OF GOD?

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Two competing views of primary authority within “Christianity”: sola Ecclesia or sola Scriptura

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE sola Ecclesia (“dual source”): Lit. “Church alone”, the belief that church Tradition is infallible and equal to Scripture as a basis for doctrine This view is held by the Roman Catholic Church

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Tradition Scripture Reason Emotion Experience

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Catechism of the Catholic Church 82 As a result the Church, to whom the transmission and interpretation of Revelation is entrusted, does not derive her certainty about all revealed truths from the holy Scriptures alone. Both Scripture and Tradition must be accepted and honored with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence.

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Catechism of the Catholic Church 82 As a result the Church, to whom the transmission and interpretation of Revelation is entrusted, does not derive her certainty about all revealed truths from the holy Scriptures alone. Both Scripture and Tradition must be accepted and honored with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence.

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Catechism of the Catholic Church 82 As a result the Church, to whom the transmission and interpretation of Revelation is entrusted, does not derive her certainty about all revealed truths from the holy Scriptures alone. Both Scripture and Tradition must be accepted and honored with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence.

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE In traditional Catholic doctrine: The unwritten, infallible traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church are responsible for both defining and interpreting the Scriptures!

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE sola Scriptura: Lit. “Scripture alone”, the belief that Scripture is the final, sole authority for the Christian in all matters of faith and practice This view is held by most Protestant churches

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Scripture Tradition Emotion Reason Experience

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Arguments from Scripture for sola Scriptura: & The Scriptures speak of its own sufficiency

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2 Timothy 3: 14– 15 “You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2 Timothy 3: 14– 15 “You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2 Timothy 3: 16– 17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2 Timothy 3: 16– 17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Acts 17: 10– 11 “The brothers sent Paul and Silas off to Berea at once, during the night. When they arrived, they went to the Jewish synagogue. These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Acts 17: 10– 11 “The brothers sent Paul and Silas off to Berea at once, during the night. When they arrived, they went to the Jewish synagogue. These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Psalm 119 This Psalm is a celebration of the Scriptures, mentioning the Word of God 178 times using 10 different synonyms. The Scriptures are presented as being totally sufficient for the follower of God in all matters pertaining to instruction, training, and correction.

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Psalm 119 It is significant that though Scripture is mentioned 178 times, the concept of unwritten “Tradition” is never mentioned once. In fact, there is no acclamation of unwritten Tradition in this way anywhere in Scripture.

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Psalm 119 It is significant that though Scripture is mentioned 178 times, the concept of unwritten “Tradition” is never mentioned once. In fact, there is no acclamation of unwritten Tradition in this way anywhere in Scripture.

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Arguments from Scripture for sola Scriptura: & The Scriptures explicitly state that no one is to add to or take away from the Word of God- these commands are warnings against traditions that add to the complete and sufficient Word of God

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Deuteronomy 4: 2 “You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Deuteronomy 4: 2 “You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Revelation 22: 18 -19 “I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Revelation 22: 18 -19 “I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Arguments from Scripture for sola Scriptura: & The Scriptures speak against the “traditions of men” as misleading and often in opposition to God’s written Word- therefore, all traditions must submit to Scripture

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Matthew 15: 1 -6 “Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, ‘Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread. ’

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Matthew 15: 1 -6 And He answered and said to them, ‘Why do yourselves transgress the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, ‘honor your father and mother, ’ and, ‘he who speaks evil of father or mother is to be put to death. ’

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Matthew 15: 1 -6 But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother whatever I have that would help you has been given to God, he is not to honor his father or his mother. ’ And by this you invalidated the word of God for the sake of your tradition. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Matthew 15: 1 -6 But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother whatever I have that would help you has been given to God, he is not to honor his father or his mother. ’ And by this you invalidated the word of God for the sake of your tradition. ”

AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE Questions: 1. What do people view as having authority in society today? 2. What are the approaches to “primary authority” within the broad spectrum of Christianity?

SENIORS… Put all your gear in the front away from your Tribond. It’s a MVQ day!

SENIORS… Wednesday start-up Pray for the Midwest.

THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY BIBLIOLOGY IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE? MEMORY VERSE QUIZ IS THE BIBLE RELIABLE? INTRODUCTION AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE COLOSSIANS 2: 8 -9 Books of the Bible quiz due- Wed, Nov 27 th Bibliology Project due- Fri, Dec 13 th WEEKLY QUESTIONS DUE BY MIDNIGHT!

THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

THIS WEEK IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY