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Establishing Bible Authority

English 🇵🇭 Tagalog Establishing Bible Authority A Theological and Exegetical Analysis Introduction: The Necessity of Bible Authority In a world where religious pluralism and personal interpretations abound, the concept of  Bible authority  must be firmly established. Without divine authority, human opinions and traditions would dictate faith and practice, leading to confusion and error. This study aims to demonstrate that  the Bible alone is the   final authority  in all matters of faith and doctrine, analyzing key biblical principles and addressing common false narratives. I. The Source of Bible Authority: God as the Ultimate Authority God is Sovereign and the Ultimate Lawgiver Psalm 33:9  – " For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast ." Isaiah 46:10  – God declares the end from the beginning; His counsel shall stand. James 4:12  –...

The Divine Origin and Preservation of the Holy Scriptures

English 🇵🇭 Tagalog The Divine Origin and Preservation of the Holy Scriptures By the Hand of God Introduction This study answers a critical doctrinal question: Is the Bible merely a product of men, or is it truly the work of God’s hand? Through Scripture alone, we will demonstrate that: ·         The origin of every word in the Bible is from God. ·         The process of writing it down was by divine guidance. ·         The preservation of the Scriptures through the ages is a deliberate act of God’s providence. I. THE BIBLE: WRITTEN BY MEN, AUTHORED BY GOD “ All Scripture is  God-breathed  (θεόπνευστος –  theopneustos )…” —  2 Timothy 3:16 A. Theopneustos: The Breath of God Greek:  θεός  ( Theos  – God) +  πνέω  ( pneō  – to breathe) Meaning: Not "inspired" like poetry, but literally  bre...