This article warns against the tendency to treat the Bible as a book that simply gives advice and principles for life. This way of reading scripture tends to promote a self-centered interpretation of scripture. The author also discusses the relationship between inspiration and illumination, the relationship between Word and Spirit.
Scripture is the Word which God has spoken. In 2 Timothy 3:16 Paul declares the divine origin of Scripture. All of Scripture is profitable, since it has originated from God.
The Bible should be applied to all of life. However, to do proper biblical application three fallacies must be avoided: liberalism, pietism, and fundamentalism. All these limit the application of Scripture. Let the article explain.
This article looks at the origin, function, and purpose of the Bible based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17. It shows how this relates to personal guidance.
What is the intent of Scripture? This article considers a number of biblical texts: Romans 4:23-24, Romans 15:4, Romans 15:1-7, and 1 Corinthians 10:5.
How did the early church view the revelation of God? The article discusses the views of the second-century apologists and their Christian contemporaries. The apologists claimed that the Scriptures contained knowledge unattainable by the human mind; a special inspiration was needed.
