Statement
of Faith 1.
The Scriptures Inspired The
Scriptures, both the Old and the New Testaments, re verbally inspired of God and
are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith
and conduct. "..and
how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you
wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is God-breathed
and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
(2 Timothy 3:15-17) "And
we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which
you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually
is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe." (1 Thess 2:13) "For
prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they
were carried along by the Holy Spirit." (2 Peter 1:21)
All
of scripture is inspired, not merely some parts. God, by His Spirit, has guaranteed
the authenticity and reliability of both the very words and the ideas that were
written, without depriving the writers of their individuality. Whatever is not
established by the Holy Scriptures is not to be made an article of faith, nor
is it to be taught as essential to salvation. Continue |
