We understand that, since God has all authority, His Word also has all authority. Having authority means having “power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior.”1 Just like God does not conform to some higher truth standard but is Himself the standard, so God does not draw His authority from a higher power but is Himself the highest authority. Read More
Tag: Truthfulness
The Truthfulness and Authority of Scripture | Part 1
Our belief in God’s own truthfulness, combined with our understanding that Scripture is from God, naturally leads us to believe that God’s Word is also true. If the Bible is God’s word, and God only tells the truth, then the Bible we have must be entirely true. Read More