It’s the end of the semester for me this week at the seminary. Only one of my two classes will have a final (Intro to Theology) because the one class is a year-long class. Now, I understand not giving the test because we haven’t finished the unit yet, but when we finally do finish the unit, we’ll be tested on material that was learned over 3 months prior to the test thanks to the extended winter break. I’m not excited about that.
I also have a paper due this week on the Authority of Scripture. It’s mostly done thanks to a marathon work session this morning and afternoon, but I’m going to give it a day or two to settle before reviewing and tweaking it. The basic points:
- Scripture is authoritative because it comes from God.
- “The Bible is the Word of God” is a true statement. “The Bible contains the Word of God” is a dangerous one. To use the word contains implies that not everything in the Bible is God’s Word. How do we decide what isn’t then? And where do you draw the line? Not good…
- “Who are you to tell me what I can and can’t do?” is a common question people are asking. As a Christian, I can answer, “I can’t, but the Bible can.” The Word is the only standard for telling right from wrong in our messed up world.
I’m looking forward to the break from classes, especially after this busy week that includes the paper, some added homework, a final, preaching on Saturday/Sunday and teaching Sunday School.
Seriously, you wrote about your paper and failed to mention that one of the author of one of your sources is named Dewey M Beegle. DOCTOR Dewey Beegle, to be precise. That’s the best part of the whole paper.