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The Perspicuity of the Scriptures - Various Scriptures - Pius Abeshi

Episode 269 –Bible: Cornerstone and Context 1 Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script: I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. Revelation, Chapter 1, verse 8, New International Version ******** VK: Greetings! Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. I’m Victoria K. We’re excited to be with you today on Anchored by Truth as we start a new series. It is apparent to anyone who is paying attention to cultural trends that the Christian faith in America has been subjected to more challenges in the last decade than in the first two centuries of the country’s existence. Some of the challenges come from a surrounding culture that has become either indifferent to matters of faith or even outright hostile to the Bible and Christ. And certainly one trend that worries just about every thinking Christian is the increasing level of Biblical ignorance that characterizes not only our society but often the people sitting in the pews. So, RD Fierro, an author and the founder of Crystal Sea Books, has entitled this series “The Bible: Cornerstone and Context.” And we have RD who is an in the studio today. RD, why did you decide to do this series? RD: Well, I’d also like to welcome everyone joining us here today as we begin a new series. As you’ve noted there is widespread Biblical ignorance in our culture today. And often, far too often, that Biblical ignorance extends even into our churches. That’s shameful but it’s also dangerous. You can’t be a Christian without knowing Christ. And you can’t truly know Christ without the Bible. And you can’t be eternally saved without truly knowing Christ. Therefore, it’s not too strong a statement to say that ignorance of the Bible poses a very real danger to people being saved from an eternal perdition. Sadly, I know a lot of Christians who recognize this but still don’t read or study the Bible regularly. And when I talk to them about why they don’t I’ll commonly hear the answer “I just don’t understand the Bible.” VK: And we can sympathize with that statement at Anchored by Truth. The last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, was written almost 2,000 years ago. And the first book of the Bible was written 1,500 years before that. So, the Bible was written in a different time. It was also written to a very different group of people. The Old Testament was written and delivered to the Hebrew people and its final book, Malachi, was completed at least 400 years before Jesus was born. And even though the New Testament was written during times and places that are more familiar to modern readers – because it was prepared during the height of the Roman Empire – it still contains references that to us are archaic. RD: Yes. And this lack of familiarity with the times, places, and peoples of the Bible is just the beginning of the issues that we confront when we try to encourage people to grow in their knowledge of scripture. Another real challenge is that just everybody who comes to the Bible does so without having a cornerstone on which to ground their reading and without having a context into which to place the various accounts, records, poems, and instructions. VK: And that’s why you called this series “The Bible: Cornerstone and Context.” We want to give people a framework that will enable them to know how the Bible fits together – and how the Bible fits into their lives and futures. RD: Yes. For those of us who are concerned about helping people understand that the Bible is the inspired word of God we want them to see that the Bible is not just a collection of stories, historical episodes, and moral and ethical instructions. The Bible is God’s special revelation to the world and most especially, to His people. There’s a big word that theologians use to describe the fact that God wrote the Bible so that people could and would understand it. Theologians will talk about the perspicuity of the Bible. Perspicuity simply means to think, write, or speak clearly. With respect to the Bible perspicuity simply means God wrote in such a way that anyone who comes to it with an open mind, willing heart, and diligent attitude will be able to understand what it is saying. They don’t need special training or education to read it and benefit from it. VK: But even though you don’t need special training or education to benefit from the Bible people can certainly benefit from having people who have training and education to help them along, right? RD: Yes, of course. That’s why we’re doing this series. And there are a lot of great Bible study courses and tools available in churches or the internet. Many of these resources are free monetarily. And we would definitely encourage people to take advantage of these helps including previous episodes and series of Anchored by Truth. We want to help people learn the Bible for themselves. But we want to start this series by recognizing that people can develop a deep knowledge of the Bible just by reading the Bible regularly and repeatedly for themselves. That’s why there have been Christians down through the ages like John Newton and John Bunyan who became powerful church leaders even though they had limited formal education before being saved. VK: Well, one of your concerns is that even people who start out with the best of intentions can be derailed can’t they? You’ve often said that you have known a lot of people who made a resolution to read the Bible from cover to cover but far too many of them don’t make it much past Genesis. Too many people exit their Bible program in the book of Exodus. And many who make it past Exodus are often done in by Leviticus. RD: Yep. A sincere desire to read the Bible all the way through is great. I started out that way. But it took a lot of dogged determination to get through the Levitical code in Leviticus, the genealogies of Chronicles, and the strange images of Ezekiel. Today, I know how those things fit together. But I certainly didn’t understand them on my first reading. VK: And that’s okay. People are not likely to understand everything they read the first time they go through the Bible. But persistence in studying the Bible is like farming – time and faithful cultivation will yield results. But also like farming, a little bit of up front knowledge will increase the crop and can yield a bountiful harvest. RD: Right. Understanding the cornerstone of the Bible can help tremendously – as can having a context in which to fit the information that comes from the various books and stories. We want people to have their minds and hearts illuminated and inspired by the Bible each time they come to it. And that is possible. It is especially possible because the Holy Spirit will personally teach them from the Bible. That’s something that we can say about the Bible that can’t be said about any book that is purely a product of man. VK: That’s really an amazing thought. The Holy Spirit inspired the people who wrote the Bible. Jesus tells us that even the words and pen strokes of the Bible were inspired. And the Holy Spirit is still available to us today when we come to the Bible. The Holy Spirit, as well as the Father and Son, are eternal. We heard that from our opening scripture from the first chapter of the book of Revelation. God tells us that “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” There are 3 powerful affirmations of God’s eternality and infinitude in just that short verse. RD: Yes. Alpha is the first letter in Greek alphabet and Omega is the last letter. Saying that He is the alpha and omega is merism. VK: Merism is a rhetorical term for a pair of contrasting words or phrases (such as near and far, body and soul, life and death) used to express totality or completeness. When Jesus told John in that verse that He was the alpha and omega it was a way of him saying that He is source and beginning of everything and all of history is progressing toward the end that He has ordained. One Biblical commentator, Albert Barnes, puts it this way, “The language here is what would properly denote "eternity" in the being to whom it is applied, and could be used in reference to no one but the true God. It means that he is the beginning and the end of all things; that he was at the commencement, and will be at the close; and it is thus equivalent to saying that he has always existed, and that he will always exist.” RD: Right. And Barnes’ explanation of that verse is a good example of how knowing the cornerstone of the Bible helps us begin to develop a clear understanding of passages or idioms that may initially be strange to modern readers. Most people today don’t know the Greek alphabet. If they encountered it at all it was probably in the context of the name of a college fraternity or sorority. VK: Or the name of a character in a superhero movie or video game … RD: … or a nutritional supplement like “omega 3” fatty acids. So, when they read the words “I am the Alpha and Omega” they may not have a clear idea of what the writer is trying to say. But when you understand that cornerstone of the entire Bible is Jesus – and that Jesus is fully God as well as being fully human – we gain additional clarity about what that passage is communicating to us. But I don’t want to get too far over our skis. We are talking about how people can build a solid understanding of scripture. And certainly one way we can be sure that it is possible to do so is because of scripture’s perspicuity. God wrote scripture with the specific intent that it could be understood. VK: And then God also gives the indwelling Holy Spirit to further help us. In other words anyone who has a heartfelt desire to know and understand scripture isn’t going to be left to flail about on their own. God will actively aid them in their quest. And one way God can aid them is by good Bible study tools and programs. And you think that another way people can improve their Biblical understanding and comprehension is by starting out with a solid understanding of the cornerstone of scripture: Jesus. And also by having a good contextual framework that will enable them to organize the material they learn. Correct? RD: Correct. Buildings that have weak cornerstones are not going to stand. Reading the Bible without understanding that Jesus is its cornerstone is not only going to lead to frustration but worse. It is going to lead to gross misunderstandings that can give way to heresy. VK: And Jesus himself tells us that. In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 42 Jesus when Jesus was speaking to the chief priests and elders he said to them: “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?” The scriptures Jesus was quoting was likely Psalm 118, verse 22 which says, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” RD: And there are other Old Testament scriptures that reinforce this same point. Isaiah, chapter 28, verse 16 says, “So this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.’” Jesus is the cornerstone of the Bible. It’s fair to say that every book, chapter, and verse in the Bible relies on this fundamental truth in some way. It may not always be immediately obvious how it does so, but some diligent meditation will help us gain insights and that same meditation will certainly improve our overall understanding of scripture. VK: Can you give us an understanding of what you’re thinking about? RD: Sure. Certainly, one of the best known stories in the Bible is about Jonah and the whale – or really the Bible just says it was a large fish. Now, it may not seem like this story has much to do with Jesus but it does. Jonah is one of the so-called Minor Prophets which are part of the Old Testament. After his life was saved from drowning by being swallowed by the fish or whale and then disgorged onto dry land, he finally did what God told him to do – go preach to the people of the city of Nineveh which was the capital of the Assyrian Empire. In other words they weren’t Hebrews. When Jonah did so, the whole city was converted. So, on one level the story of Jonah seems to just be about God saving a group of non-Hebrews. But it turns out that when we get to the New Testament book of Matthew we find out that the story of Jonah has profound messianic implications. VK: You’re referring to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 16, verses 2 through 4. In that portion of scripture Jesus is confronting a group of Pharisees and Sadducees who are trying to test Jesus to see if Jesus really is the Messiah, the Savior. In response to the demand from the Pharisees and Sadducees that he perform some kind of miracle to prove who he is Jesus “replied, ‘When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.’” The Bible then tells us that “Jesus then left them and went away.” RD: Yes. So, let’s think about this for a second. At first the story of Jonah doesn’t seem to have much to do with Jesus. But when Jesus actually arrives on the scene we find that it does. The first messianic implication of Jonah was that Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days. In Matthew, chapter 12, verse 40, Jesus told his disciples that “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Then, as we just heard, Jesus later told the Sadducees and Pharisees that this was the sign that was going to be given to them when they wondered whether He really was the promised Messiah. VK: Now, unlike people today, the Sadducees and the Pharisees knew the Old Testament inside and out. They knew exactly what the book of Jonah said – probably some of them could recite it word for word. So, when Jesus told them that the sign they were going to receive that would absolutely prove to them that He was the Messiah they knew, or should have known, that Jesus was telling them that He was going to rise from the dead. That’s what Jonah had done. Jonah should have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea but God saved him by the intervention of the great fish. And when Jonah was delivered onto dry land by the fish it was as if he had come back from the dead. Jonah’s delivery was a miraculous sign that would receive its greater fulfillment in Jesus’ life. Jonah was only in the grip of a seeming death before he came back. Jesus would actually experience death. Jonah needed God’s intervention to save him. Jesus would actually walk out of the tomb by His own power because Jesus is God. And Jonah would go on to preach to save a gentile city. After His resurrection Jesus would commission his Apostles to go out and begin a session of salvation that would reach every tribe, tongue, and nation. All of this is truly amazing. RD: Right. So, the story of Jonah is just one example of how knowing that Jesus is the cornerstone of the Bible helps us understand the Bible’s messages more clearly. We have an advantage that the people who physically heard Jesus speak did not. At that point in history the scriptures consisted only of what we call the Old Testament. And, by the way, that was more than enough for them to be able to know that Jesus was who He claimed to be – the Savior promised by God thousands of years earlier. In other words, the Jews of Jesus’ time had enough in their own scriptures to validate his identity and claims. Their failure to do so wasn’t because they didn’t know enough. It was because they chose not to accept the evidence. VK: Like a lot of people today. RD: Sadly, yes. Today we have the complete special revelation of God because we have the New Testament as well as the Old. But many people today still reject the lifesaving message that is contained in them. But that does not need to be the end of the story. Those of us who do know that the Bible contains the words of life still have the opportunity to add our testimony to the Bible’s witness. And one of the best ways we can do that is by improving our own understanding of the Bible’s message. By doing that we are going to be in a far better position to answer questions, assuage doubts, and direct people to the real source of the truth that can transform their lives. VK: In other words, the better we understand the Bible the better able we are to help others anchor themselves to the Truth. And one way we can improve our understanding of the Bible is to understand the cornerstone of the Bible and then establish a contextual framework to guide our further integration of the Bible’s stores, records, and messages into our scriptural comprehension. And I think that this kind of framework is so necessary today. It might not have been fifty or even twenty years ago, but it is today. RD: Yep. As we started out saying the Bible was written in a different time and it was written to people with which most of us have little familiarity. So, we will improve our understanding by reading and learning something about those times and places. But we can also improve our biblical comprehension just by knowing how the Bible fits together. Knowing that Jesus is the Bible’s cornerstone is vital but we can’t stop there. Laying the cornerstone is the first step in building the house but we’re still going to get cold and wet if we just stop there. VK: Said differently, knowing that Jesus is the cornerstone of the Bible is necessary but not sufficient to developing a clear understanding of how scripture fits together into a unified whole. We also need the vertical columns and horizontal braces upon which to hang the many, many additional components of a mature faith. RD: Yep. The Bible is a single book about a single plan about a single man. Even though most Protestant Bible’s contain 66 books, the Bible is a unified whole. It was composed by a single mind who delivered it to the world through the hands of inspired writers. The plan is God’s plan to redeem a people for Himself. It unfolds through time and history, through people and places but everything that happens unfolds according to God’s grand plan. The grand saga of God’s plan unfolds in 3 phases or stages that occur on this earth. There will be a 4th phase that takes place when this present heavens and earth give way to a new heavens and earth. The 3 phases that take place on the current earth are creation, fall, and redemption. VK: And once people understand this grand plan and see how the grand saga has unfolded they will be better equipped to see how the various parts of scripture fit into that unified whole. They will be able to see that the seemingly tedious aspects of the Levitical code are actually giving us important information about the work and life of the coming Christ. They will see that the genealogies of Genesis, Numbers, and Chronicles are actually quite necessary for us to understand the full relevance of the genealogies of Jesus that will come to us in Luke and Matthew. And they will see that prophetic statements in both the major and minor prophets were essential to the people of Jesus’ day – and our day for that matter – to be assured that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. RD: Right. The Bible is a single book about a single plan about a single man. The plan is God’s plan of redemption that was made necessary because of man’s rebellion against His infinite Creator after that Creator had created and fitted an ideal habit for His image bearer. Once man rebelled and fell, God had to take affirmative action to make redemption possible. And that redemption and reconciliation could only be possible by God providing a representative that could suitably represent both sides of the transaction. That took a unique Being that was not only perfectly human but also fully divine. And we’ll talk more about that in coming episodes in this series. We will see that Christ is not only the cornerstone of the Bible He is the cornerstone of creation. And Christ will preside over the coming 4th phase of God’s master plan which will be the glorification of God’s redeemed people in a new heavens and a new earth. God’s grand saga has unfolded through millennia. So, of course only an eternal Being could be the centerpiece of such a plan. That’s just one of the reasons our Savior and Messiah had to be both fully God as well as fully man. VK: So understanding this grand plan and the grand saga enables people to be better equipped to see how the various parts of scripture fit into that unified whole. It gives them a contextual framework to connect the various people, stories, poems, and proverbs into a comprehensible picture. Many people come to scripture essentially as ants. The can only see what is right in front of them at a single moment. We must come to scripture not only as ants but also as eagles who can see a grander vista. Ants are hard-working and scripture commends that. But eagles can see over the horizon and ride the winds to great heights. We must do both as we study scripture. Well, sounds like we’re in for quite a thought-provoking journey. Hopefully, listeners will let others know about this series. It really can be a valuable resource to the skeptic and the believer alike. This sounds like a great time to pray. Today let’s listen to a prayer for first responders – the men and women who often put their own health and safety at risk to provide for others. This is truly service that goes beyond self and they deserve our support and prayers. ---- PRAYER FOR FIRST RESPONDERS VK: We’d like to remind our audience that a lot of our radio episodes are linked together in series of topics so if they missed any episodes or if they just want to hear one again, all of these episodes are available on your favorite podcast app. To find them just search on “Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books.” If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not perfect but our Boss is!” (Bible Quotes from the New International Version) Revelation, Chapter 1, verse 8, New International Version

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A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Glass Half Empty & Half Full - The Perspicuity of Scripture Subtitle: The 1689 Confession Speaker: Vishal Reddy Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church Event: Sunday School Date: 11/12/2023 Bible: 2 Peter 3:14-16; Psalm 119:130 Length: 58 min.

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DAY 264 CHALLENGE “We don't need Tradition or the Magisterium to help us understand Scripture. It is perspicuous—i.e., clear and readily understandable.” DEFENSE This claim can be understood more than one way. It may be understood in a strong sense, according to which Scripture is sufficiently clear that every point of theology can be settled by Scripture alone. However, Scripture contains many passages that are very difficult to understand. Anyone with minimal exposure to the Bible knows it is far from perspicuous. If it were, the diverse interpretations and debates about its meaning …

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For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.1 Cor 7:10-12, 15“Not I, but the Lord” and “I, not the Lord.” Paul reveals the Lord's will on an issue common in the Greco-Roman world: mixed marriages. (“I, not the Lord.”) A Christian has a pagan spouse.Paul and Jesus agree on the subject of divorces between covenant people. Assuming there are no grounds for divorce—and no remarriage—then anyone who deserts a Christian spouse is still married to them. Ideally reconciliation will be reached. Otherwise, one must live as a single person.Paul accepted neglect (abandonment) as grounds for divorce and remarriage. He refers also to withholding of conjugal love. Thus the promises of the marriage vows are in the background of everything he writes. In 1 Cor 7 Paul stresses the 4 obligations of marriage (corresponding to the 4 grounds for divorce).Divorce by separation: Desertion is grounds for divorce as it deprives one's spouse of essential marital rights.Since separation was divorce in the Roman world, if the unbeliever left, the Christian spouse was free to remarry (“not under bondage”). If Christians could not remarry, they would still be in bondage to a spouse who had left, even if that spouse had remarried.1 Cor 7:39: Paul frees the woman from the strictures of levirate marriage (Deut 25:5) – the brother of the widow is required to marry her so that her dead husband's lineage will not die out. The language of 1 Cor 7:39 (free to marry whoever she may please) is part of all standard ancient divorce documents.Thus it appears that widows and divorcees had equal rights – permission to remarry. Yet the traditional church interpretation forbids remarriage except after death or adultery. This does not concur with the understanding of 1stcentury rabbis, Jesus, and Paul.Paul would say to us todayBelievers should never cause a divorce, and must not use (any-cause) divorce.If an unbelieving spouse leaves you, you may remarry.A believer who wrongly got a divorce should strive to be reconciled, not remarry (which would make the divorce irreversible). If they're already remarried, of course, it's too late.The Church Fathers (Patristic writers)Incorrect teaching because the original debate—the issues of a bygone age—had been forgotten.2nd-C Judaism and Christianity alike overreacted in the area of sexual ethics.The early church often erred on the side of harshness.No forgiveness for those who deny Christ.By the 3rdcentury many leaders allowed only one sin after baptism (and some, none at all!). This led to the custom (4th C.) of delaying baptism till near one's time of death.Severe church discipline.Skewed theology of martyrdom.Immortality of the soul – and the concomitant doctrine of infinite hell, increasingly explicit…Asceticism (leading in part to the rise of monasticism): Harsh treatment of the body (Col 2:20-23) easily led to harsh treatment of people.Church polity—the rise of the bishop, the decline of autonomy, and increasing heavy-handedness.Celibacy—a good thing, according to Jesus and Paul (Matt 19:11-12; 1 Cor 7:7), although it came to be viewed as a badge of spirituality. In the western church, celibacy was more and more expected of “clergy.”Divorce—lack of grace, lack of appreciation of nuance.Remarriage – discouraged, despite Paul's counsel in 1 Tim 5.Did the 2nd-century church use certificates of divorce? How would we recognize whether such a document had been written for a Christian or a non-Christian?Keep in mind that the Gentiles wouldn't have this certificate—by far the greater number of Christ-followers—and in Palestine the Christians were still viewed as Jews.So it probably would not be obvious in a such document whether someone was a Jew (non-Christian) or a Jewish Christian. (This was long before the multitudinous documents of medieval canon law!)After the Patristic periodThe Catholic Church sacramentalized marriage.No release.A horrific form of entrapment, for some.Protestants normally allowed divorce for adultery and desertion.Later, liberal Protestants (today) are back to “no-fault” marriage.Final thoughtsThe four grounds for a valid divorce are found in one's wedding vows. All are mentioned in the OT; two are mentioned and two more alluded to in the NT. These include adultery, abuse, abandonment, and neglect.Without proper grounds, a second marriage is adultery.And yet… we are not told to break up a second marriage, even if improperly grounded.For if we did, then there would be two wrongs. Consider 2 Sam 12, or John 4.Divorce is a last resort.Believers should never be the cause of a divorce—that is, they should not break their own marriage vows, or behave badly in hopes that will trigger a divorce.Nor should they initiate a groundless divorce—that is, where a spouse hasn't broken his or her wedding vows.Cautious humility required, because of:Naïvete. There are significant gaps in our knowledge. Background information is needed! For too long we may have been taught a naïve way of interpreting the Bible. The meaning of a biblical passage isn't always obvious. Interpretation is essential. Perspicuity of scriptures?Legalism: It's too easy for all of us to drift into legalism. It's easier sometimes to make a rule than to do extra reading, speak with those who know more than we do, or patiently explore the nuance of scripture. Nor will we learn if our hearts are full of hate and legalism.Pride: We tend to think we are right.A word to church leaders—7 strong suggestionsRead critically—not just books supporting our own view!David Instone-Brewer, the world's preeminent expert on 1stcentury M&D customs and documents.Visit his website, https://www.divorce-remarriage.com. I-B is especially helpful because he provides the ancient Jewish and pagan sources, which paint of picture of expectations and practices in the ancient world.Click here for a précis of his two books.Jerry Jones (former head of the Bible Department, Harding College; elder, Boston Church of Christ; with his wife, teaches widely on marriage). Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage: Seen Through the Character of God and the Mind of Jesus (Joplin, MO: College Press, 2016).His position coincides with Instone-Brewer's.“The ‘guilty' and ‘innocent' parties do not have to be identified.A divorce severs the marriage, and the couple is no longer married ‘in God's eyes.'A past, failed marriage (or marriages) does not demand a future life of singleness.Marriages that are destructive or abusive do not have to be maintained until a spouse is sexually unfaithful” (127).Jones's specific advice: “Before the decision to end the marriage is made, efforts to prevent divorce should be exhausted and the following questions considered:What does the character of God dictate?How does the mind of Christ impact this decision?Are any of the 4 elements of marriage being violated?” (p.126).Encourage people to think. Don't tell them what to do. Jesus often did not immediately answer questions.“Who appointed me a judge or arbiter…?” “The Law—how do you read it?” “Come and see.” “Bring me a denarius.” “Go and learn what this means.”Biblical principles internalized help us to become spiritual people, instead of legalists (who tend to read the Bible like a rulebook).Consider the grounds for divorce carefully.Verbal abuse – the husband is not protecting his wife – a violation of his vow.Of course pornography is a violation of the wedding vows. However, that doesn't mean the offended party should initiate a divorce. That's up to her [him]. Yet there's no need to wait to divorce until intercourse has taken place.Just because someone has stopped coming to church, he isn't necessarily in the category of the “unbeliever” who leaves the faithful spouse (1 Cor 7). His faithful spouse should not divorce him if things can be worked out. Marriage matters can be intensely stressful, and I wouldn't take someone's failure to turn up for a couple of weeks—even if they announce they're done with church—as the final word. They could well come back.The victim of broken vows is normally the one who can best decide when the marriage is over—not his or her spouse.Especially when there is abuse in a marriage.“Only the Lord knows the heart… We cannot leave it up to the minister or a church leadership team to decide when a marriage ends; it is up to the individual victim, in prayer before the Lord. Only they and the Lord know what their life is really like. Only they know if their partner has expressed repentance, and only they will have to live with the consequences of the decision” (Instone-Brewer).I'm not saying church leaders should never be involved. But sometimes we are unnecessarily involved—perhaps often siding with the husband over the wife, or siding with the spouse with the more pleasant personality.Refer the couple (or one of the spouses) to pastoral counseling if you're not a professional.And even if you are a trained counselor, make sure your counsel is truly biblical, and not just a reflection of your denomination's position.“Marriage counseling is often hampered by the lack of a coherent biblical approach to divorce and remarriage… A Christian counselor can say with confidence that believers do have grounds for divorce in cases of adultery, abuse or neglect but that Jesus asks us to forgive partners who repent after breaking their vows. Jesus allows us to divorce a ‘hardhearted' partner, but neither he nor Paul chose to define how much neglect is too much—unlike the rabbis, who defined the minimum amount of food, clothing and conjugal love that was due. This biblical teaching gives people who are suffering within marriages both an encouragement to persevere and a safety net when they find they cannot cope with it anymore. They can, if necessary, divorce their ‘hard-hearted' partner in the knowledge that God himself was forced down this route when Israel hardheartedly broke her marriage vows to him… Divorce is never good, but sometimes it is the only way to end the evil of a broken marriage” (Instone-Brewer, 170-171).Always be discreet; maintain confidentiality.Marriages should not be discussed in leaders' meetings or staff meetings.There are laws governing the disclosure of personal details.Relate respectfully to other leaders who may not have arrived at the same conclusions you have. Although how we handle divorce and remarriage is important, it isn't a central issue of the faith. It's a “middle circle” item.The apostle Paul

TheoBros Podcast Episode 39. Matthew Tuck is a servant of Jesus, the husband of Frances, and the father of Thomas and Joanna. Find him on Twitter as @Skippyman2099. He lives in Los Gatos, California, which in Spanish means, The Cats. Brought to you by Squirrelly Joe's Coffee. Squirrelly Joe's guarantees that your order will be freshly roasted every time and taste amazing! TheoBros get 25% percent off their first order when they use the promo code “theobro” at checkout at squirrellyjoes.com.

TheoBros Podcast Episode 39. Matthew Tuck is a servant of Jesus, the husband of Frances, and the father of Thomas and Joanna. Find him on Twitter as @Skippyman2099. He lives in Los Gatos, California, which in Spanish means, The Cats. Brought to you by Squirrelly Joe's Coffee. Squirrelly Joe's guarantees that your order will be freshly roasted every time and taste amazing! TheoBros get 25% percent off their first order when they use the promo code “theobro” at checkout at squirrellyjoes.com.

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick speaks with James Renihan and Sam Waldron on the Perspicuity of Scripture. Drs. Renihan and Waldron were the keynote speakers of the 2023 Founders Midwest Conference in Fenton, Missouri. In this conversation, they summarize their conference messages. Additionally, our guests had the opportunity to summarize their newest books, "How Then Should We Worship?" (Waldron) and "To the Judicious and Impartial Reader" (Renihan). You can find these titles and more in the following links below: How Then Should We Worship? : https://www.amazon.com/How-Then-Should-We-Worship/dp/1783973110/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O18HILKDSAR8&keywords=how+then+should+we+worship+sam+waldron&qid=1677868574&sprefix=How+then+should+we%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 To the Judicious and Impartial Reader: https://press.founders.org/shop/fto-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2/ For the Vindication of the Truth: https://press.founders.org/shop/for-the-vindication-of-the-truth-baptist-symbolics-volume-1/ For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org  

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick speaks with James Renihan and Sam Waldron on the Perspicuity of Scripture. Drs. Renihan and Waldron were the keynote speakers of the 2023 Founders Midwest Conference in Fenton, Missouri. In this conversation, they summarize their conference messages. Additionally, our guests had the opportunity to summarize their newest books, "How Then Should We Worship?" (Waldron) and "To the Judicious and Impartial Reader" (Renihan). You can find these titles and more in the following links below: How Then Should We Worship? : https://www.amazon.com/How-Then-Should-We-Worship/dp/1783973110/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O18HILKDSAR8&keywords=how+then+should+we+worship+sam+waldron&qid=1677868574&sprefix=How+then+should+we%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 To the Judicious and Impartial Reader: https://press.founders.org/shop/fto-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2/ For the Vindication of the Truth: https://press.founders.org/shop/for-the-vindication-of-the-truth-baptist-symbolics-volume-1/ For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org  

Get the Mad Mondays newsletter, a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev FiskFind out more about the Sons of Solomon, a prayer discipline for menSupport Rev Fisk at SubscribeStarOrder Rev Fisk's books at AmazonCatch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcastHear Rev Fisk's sermons at St PaulIf you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click hereThis week, the Mad Christian and Meridith speak about:  This week, the Mad Christian and Meridith speak about:  00:00 Miscellaneous04:40 Strangers at your door, strangers in your pew49:07 How men want to be respected01:33:19 Mansplaining in the Word01:44:40 Deliberating a pastoral call01:57:56 Why was Jesus called Immanuel?02:05:23 How can I argue for the clarity of Scripture?02:21:30 Clowns at the library02:43: 20 Meridith's greatest fan02:54:00 Finding the right word and removing toxinsThe opinions expressed on the Stop the White Noise are those of RevFisk and Meridith, but sometimes also God. Studies show that learning to tell the difference greatly enhances your viewing experience.If you need help, the Holy Bible stands ready to assist you, as (hopefully) does your local, trustworthy pastor.To join our Discord community online, request an invitation linkFind everything else go to revfisk.com

The Bible is Clear and can be understood.

The Bible is Clear and can be understood.

The Bible is Clear and can be understood.

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 6: The Perspicuity of Scripture Speaker: Miska Wilhelmsson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 21, 2022 – 2 Peter – Alan Conner 2 Peter 3:14-16 Peter and Paul Intro I. PETER'S APOSTOLIC REMINDERS (2 Peter 3:14-15). A. Looking for the coming glory, be holy (2 Peter 3:14). B. Christ's delay is for salvation (2 Peter 3:15). II. PETER'S APOSTOLIC REINFORCEMENTS (2 Peter 3:15). A. Terms of endearment: Our beloved brother Paul (2 Peter 3:15). B. Full reconciliation. Cf. Gal. 2:11-14. III. PAUL'S APOSTOLIC REVELATIONS (2 Peter 3:15-16). A. Wisdom writings. B. “some things hard to understand”. C. distorted by the untaught and unstable. I2 PETER 3:PAUL'S LETTERS WERE SCRIPTURE (2 Peter 3:16). A. Peter calls Paul's writings Scripture. B. The growth of the NT canon. 1. Christ claims inspiration of His disciples. John 14:26 2. Peter claims the apostles' words are the Lord's words. 2Pet. 3:1 3. Paul's assessment of Luke's writings. 1 Tim. 5:18; cf. Lk. 10:7) 4. Luke's assessment of Peter, Paul. Acts 4:8, 31; 13:2; 15:28; 20:23 5. Paul's assertion of all of the NT apostles and prophets. Eph. 2:19-20 6. Paul's assertion about his own ministry. 1Cor. 2:10, 13; Gal. 1:11-12 7. Hebrews on apostolic teachings. Heb. 1:1; 2:3 8. Jude's assessment of Peter's authority. Jude 1:17-18 9. An angel called John and his brethren “prophets.” Rev. 22:9 10. John claimed to be writing words of prophecy. Rev. 22:18-19 Conclusion

Anyone can come to Scripture and discover how they can be saved, even children and those lacking formal education. In this episode, Barry Cooper shows that the Bible is clear in its teaching about salvation and its basic principles for pleasing God. Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-perspicuity-of-scripture/

Science is the study of the way the natural world works, and Paul tell us God reveals himself through the world He created. So why do so many people think true science is at odds with Faith? When did the Truth both seek become different? It may have something to do with a culture that tells us we all have our own truth. Pastor Galen and Nathan Winters discuss the pursuit of the Truth, and how we as Christians have obstacles thrown at us disguised as modern science or wisdom. Also, you'll need to know this word: Perspicuity - plain to the understanding, especially because of clarity and precision of presentation (Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary)

Sunday Evenings At The FieldDoctrinal ClarityThe Obligation to ScripturePastor Sam Cirrinicione NOTES:1. The Inspiration of Scripture         a. Source         b. Supernatural Influence of the Writing2. The Authority of Scripture         a. Right         b. Right to Rule over our Lives3. The Inerrancy of Scripture         a. Fully True         b. Fully Trustworthy4. The Preservation of Scripture         a. Permanently Established         b. Providentially Kept5. The Sufficiency of Scripture         a. Sufficient for Salvation         b. Sufficient for Sanctification6. The Perspicuity of Scripture         a. Clear         b. Comprehensible7. The Infallibility of Scripture         a. Unable to Mislead         b. Ultimately Fulfilled8. The Teaching and Preaching of Scripture         a. Commitment to the Teachings of the Bible         b. Commandment for the Preaching of the Bible8. The Obligation to Scripture         a. The Mark of a True Christian         b. The Manner of Obligation

Sunday Evenings At The FieldDoctrinal ClarityThe Teaching and Preaching of ScripturePastor Sam Cirrinicione NOTES:1. The Inspiration of Scripture         a. Source         b. Supernatural Influence of the Writing2. The Authority of Scripture         a. Right         b. Right to Rule over our Lives3. The Inerrancy of Scripture         a. Fully True         b. Fully Trustworthy4. The Preservation of Scripture         a. Permanently Established         b. Providentially Kept5. The Sufficiency of Scripture         a. Sufficient for Salvation         b. Sufficient for Sanctification6. The Perspicuity of Scripture         a. Clear         b. Comprehensible7. The Infallibility of Scripture         a. Unable to Mislead         b. Ultimately Fulfilled8. The Teaching and Preaching of Scripture         a. Commitment to the Teachings of the Bible         b. Commandment for the Preaching of the Bible

Sunday Evenings At The FieldDoctrinal ClarityThe Perspicuity of ScripturePastor Sam Cirrinicione NOTES:1. The Inspiration of Scripture         a. Source         b. Supernatural Influence of the Writing2. The Authority of Scripture         a. Right         b. Right to Rule over our Lives3. The Inerrancy of Scripture         a. Fully True         b. Fully Trustworthy4. The Preservation of Scripture         a. Permanently Established         b. Providentially Kept5. The Sufficiency of Scripture         a. Sufficient for Salvation         b. Sufficient for Sanctification6. The Perspicuity of Scripture         a. Clear         b. Comprehensible7. The Infallibility of Scripture         a. Unable to Mislead         b. Ultimately Fulfilled

Sunday Evenings At The FieldDoctrinal ClarityThe Perspicuity of ScripturePastor Sam Cirrinicione NOTES:1. The Inspiration of Scripture         a. Source         b. Supernatural Influence of the Writing2. The Authority of Scripture         a. Right         b. Right to Rule over our Lives3. The Inerrancy of Scripture         a. Fully True         b. Fully Trustworthy4. The Preservation of Scripture         a. Permanently Established         b. Providentially Kept5. The Sufficiency of Scripture         a. Sufficient for Salvation         b. Sufficient for Sanctification6. The Perspicuity of Scripture         a. Clear         b. Comprehensible   

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Academic Approach - Pastor Nick Cady

Academic Approach - Pastor Nick Cady

Are the Scriptures clear? Can the average person read the Bible and understand it?

On today's episode of Table Talk Radio we put the song Hold On To Me through the Praise Song Cruncher

The Stop and Think crew,  with guest (Anthony Uvenio from Reformed Rookie), Continues their discussion on reformed Theology focusing on the Perspicuity (Clarity) of scripture (Part 3). Show Notes 0:00         Opening 1:49         Introduction of Anthony Uvenio (Reformed Rookie Podcast) 6:55         What is Perspicuity? 9:50         Diet of Worms - Scripture alone 18:14       Chicago Statement Affirmed 29:14       The Bible is not a science book? 36:20       Sola Scriptura and Mary 46:10       Online Services: Real Fellowship? 51:05       Beware the philosophies of men 53:00       Evidential Apologists vs presuppositions 56:45       How do we apply Scripture alone for my actual worship experience 1:11:07       Conclusion Please help support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2341757

The Stop and Think crew,  with guest (Anthony Uvenio from Reformed Rookie), Continues their discussion on reformed Theology focusing on the Perspicuity (Clarity) of scripture (Part 3). Show Notes 0:00         Opening 1:49         Introduction of Anthony Uvenio (Reformed Rookie Podcast) 6:55         What is Perspicuity? 9:50         Diet of Worms - Scripture alone 18:14       Chicago Statement Affirmed 29:14       The Bible is not a science book? 36:20       Sola Scriptura and Mary 46:10       Online Services: Real Fellowship? 51:05       Beware the philosophies of men 53:00       Evidential Apologists vs presuppositions 56:45       How do we apply Scripture alone for my actual worship experience 1:11:07       Conclusion Please help support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2341757

Can anyone pick up the Bible, read it and understand it? Is Scripture "clear," and if it is: about what and for whom is it clear? I wrote my Masters dissertation on the topic of the perspicuity, or clarity, of Scripture. This is an important topic, because whether or not we view Scripture as clear affects how we handle and use the Bible and how we relate to church traditions, and how we view the world in the midst of a culture in which many long-held beliefs and assumptions are being challenged. In this episode, Nick and Mike discuss the concept of the perspicuity of Scripture, looking at the history of this concept and what is at stake in this debate. For more articles and content, make sure to check out the Theology for the People website.

The Modern Challenge To Divine Inspiration, Textual Perspicuity and Reliability | Bible Interpretation Part 2 | School of Discipleship The Enlightenment Informed Presupposition of Interpretive Fallacies: An analogous relationship between present historical realities and philosophical assumptions is made with the realities and assumptions of the ancient history concurrent with the Biblical period wherein as long as one makes analogous classification based on the present a precondition for biblical interpretation, much of the teachings in scripture can be ignored or expanded upon such as to severally diminish the Lordship of Christ speaking through Scripture. Post-Enlightenment Individualism, Populism and Subjectivism Biblical Inspiration Clarified Biblical Inspiration Applied to: Liberalism Neo-Orthodoxy The “New Hermeneutic” or “Trajectory Method” Visit www.cpcpodcasts.org for more

It is most natural for humanity to understand evil. And know it is hurtful. It is equally natural to do all we can to avoid being faced with or the subject of evil. Therefore it is most typical for the redeemed to call out to our Father who art in heaven… But deliver us from evil. It is, however, not Biblical for the chosen of God to set their faith and expectations on never facing evil. Our sticky wicket? God's people do face evil. God designs and wills the evils we face. Our conundrum resolved. We are brought to humility. We are brought to repentance, We are brought to service. Job and Peter show the secret council of God, which makes it so. "The consideration of these things has long engaged me to attend to this matter, with the utmost diligence and care, and exactness of search and inquiry, that I have been capable of. It is a subject on which my mind has been peculiarly intent, ever since I first entered on the study of divinity. But as to the success of my inquiries it must be left to the judgment of the reader of the following treatise." Glory to God in the highest! Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard freerangeprayer@gmail.com Facebook - Free Range Preacher Ministries Instagram: freerangeministries twitter @PreacherRange All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com Our podcast art designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 Instagram

Welcome to Yours in Christ, Pastoral Letters from Resurrection in State College, Pennsylvania. I'm Pastor Zach Simmons, and this is letter number 14, “The Bible Is … God's Word,” the first in a series of four letters about the attributes or essential characteristics of the Bible. For more, visit resurrectionopc.org/letters. Dear Resurrection, In seminary they taught us to remember four “attributes” (essential characteristics) of the Bible using the acronym “S.N.A.P.” (so they're a “snap” to remember, see?). That stands for Sufficiency, Necessity, Authority, and Perspicuity. Those are pretty weighty theological terms, so this month I'm going to break down each one and describe for you how “The Bible is God's Word” (Authority), “The Bible is Indispensable” (Necessity), “The Bible Is Enough” (Sufficiency), and “The Bible Is Clear” (Perspicuity). The first attribute (essential characteristic) of the Bible you need to know as a Christian is that the Bible is authoritative, and it has this authority because it is God's word. 2 Timothy 3:16 says that “All Scripture is breathed out by God.” That phrase “breathed out by God” comes from the single Greek word theopneustos (theo- meaning “God” and “-pneustos” meaning “breathed-out”). In other words, God is the ultimate author of the Bible. Yes, God used human writers, and each one wrote with a unique personality and perspective. But each human writer was directed supernaturally by God so that the end product is God's own word. As 2 Peter 1:21 says, “men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” We call this the “inspiration” of Scripture. The Bible isn't merely a record of profound human reflections about God. What the Bible says, God says. If the Bible is God's word, that means that everything the Bible says is true. Why? Because God Himself is true—truth is one of the attributes of God. God “cannot lie” (Titus 1:2); that is “impossible” for him (Hebrews 6:18). That's what the word infallible means—incapable of falsehood. Because God is infallible, the Bible is infallible—God will never deceive you, so neither will His written word. This is where the idea of inerrancy comes from. The description “inerrant” means that the Bible does not err (make mistakes). It only speaks the truth. Why? Because it is infallible. Why? Because it is the word of God, who cannot lie. If the Bible is God's word, that also means that people should believe everything it says and do everything it commands. This is what we mean when we say the Bible is “the rule of faith and life” (Westminster Confession of Faith 1.2). We know that we're “to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever” (Westminster Shorter Catechism #1). But how? We learn that from the Bible, “the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him” (Westminster Shorter Catechism #2) by teaching us “what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man” (Westminster Shorter Catechism #3). Grace-Based Action Point The prophet Amos felt deeply the awesome responsibility of encountering the word of God. “The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken; who can but prophesy?” (Amos 3:8). When you pick up your Bible and read it, God Himself is addressing you, telling you the truth about Himself, about yourself, and about the world, and calling you to faith and loyal obedience to everything He tells you. Is that the way you treat your Bible? Do you live your life under its authority? The lion has roared. The Lord God has spoken. What are you going to do about it? Yours in Christ, Pastor Simmons

What does Luke 5:17 - 26 teach and why does that demonstrate the clarity (perspicuity) of Scripture?  Lou wanted to know as well; so we worked through and explained it.  Enjoy.

The Bible is God's Revelation, therefore it is Understandable. We have to Love it to understand it. We need to Explain it to others (or Evangelize or Encourage).

Landon Coleman

The doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture is very important. The Roman Catholic Church attacks this doctrine and argues that man must rely on the church to understand the Bible. This sermon is an adaptation taken from Thomas Boston's -The Divine Authority of the Scriptures.-

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The Perspicuity Of Scripture by Rev. Gregory G. Capel, Jr.

Special Guest: Dr. Richard Fuhr, co-author of "Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application through the Lenses of History, Literature, and Theology." Dr. Fuhr joins me to discuss the clarity of Scripture, the need for hermeneutics, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Introduction to Systematic Theology --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thereignofchrist/support

In this episode, Kirk and Mark Ward unpack the doctrine of scripture's perspicuity--that is, it's clarity. The doctrine of scripture's perspicuity was central to the convictions of the Protestant Reformation; and it's a doctrine that is just as important today in light of contemporary challenges. Not only so, but it provides a wellspring of encouragement for our Christian lives. This episode is brought to you by Logos Bible Software, with special discounts available to listeners of this podcast.

The Perspicuity Of Scripture by David Antwi

John MacArthur • Philippians 1:21-1:25 • Clarity on Clarity Sermon Notes (Vimeo)

John MacArthur • Selected Scriptures • Clarity on Clarity Sermon Notes (Vimeo)

In today's message, NRLC Elder Paul Landers continues the series on The 5 Solas with an in-depth look at scripture, the source of authority in the church. Get ready for some important church history in Paul's interesting and dynamic presentation about the scriptures.

In today's message, NRLC Elder Paul Landers continues the series on The 5 Solas with an in-depth look at scripture, the source of authority in the church. Get ready for some important church history in Paul's interesting and dynamic presentation about the scriptures.

Anyone can come to Scripture and discover how they can be saved, even children and those lacking formal education. Today, Barry Cooper shows that the Bible is clear in its teaching about salvation and its basic principles for pleasing God. Read the transcript: https://simplyputpodcast.com/the-perspicuity-of-scripture/

Greg and Dan talk biblical clarity.  Episode 590 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankentTwitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:"Crucifixion of the Warrior God" Website: ReKnew.org  

Advent puts out a mid-week podcast in order to make connections, promote God stories, and open up our conversations with the community. Once a month, we have a segment called Theology Thursday where we discuss a Christian truth in a format we call Elevator Theology. This week we’re talking with Pastor Greg Aydt about the […] The post Theology Thursday | Perspicuity of Scripture appeared first on Advent Presbyterian Church | Sharing God's Love in Cordova & Arlington.

We had Jonathan Hanna, former MBAN Apologist, in studio to discuss the doctrine of Scripture's perspicuity. Also, he discusses why He left the SBC.

It’s shameful how much central air is abused during the summer, and Heather isn’t afraid to call it out. Pastor Jeremy Howard then takes the reins (whew!), showing us that the Bible is very clear about essentials of becoming a Christian and living as a Christian, and why we shouldn’t be intimidated by the Bible, fearing that it’s too hard to understand. The reason? The Bible was actually written for the common man (and woman!) – so no doctorate degree required!

A new MP3 sermon from First Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Episode 15: What is the perspicuity of Scripture? Subtitle: First Focus Speaker: Rev. Josh Squires Broadcaster: First Presbyterian Church Event: Podcast Date: 5/2/2018 Length: 15 min.

A new MP3 sermon from First Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Episode 15: What is the perspicuity of Scripture? Subtitle: First Focus Speaker: Rev. Josh Squires Broadcaster: First Presbyterian Church Event: Podcast Date: 5/2/2018 Length: 15 min.

Irony - Noun. The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite. Irony is present in just about every book in the Bible. Heaven is opposite world, and the Day of the Lord is opposite Day. Things are not as they seem. Oh, and welcome to the age of Drumpf. Note - Many minisodes will only feature either Amanda or Sam. This episode only features Sam. Annnnnnnd. . . .whoops. Sam made a mistake. He said that the doctrine of all books of the Bible not conflicting with each other was called the "Perspicuity of Scripture." Those words do not mean what he thought they meant. Perspicuity of Scripture is the notion that normal people can understand the true meaning of the Bible without the help of tradition or external theological explanation. P.S. If this recording is too quiet, we are sorry! If it's really hard to listen at this volume, you may want to skip to Gideon, Episode 6, at which point we have fixed this issue.

The word of the day is "perspicuity." There are those in the professing church who would say that true humility admits that we cannot know what the Bible really means. Such a vague view of Scripture has not been the historic position of the Church through the ages, however. Why? Because God's Word is clear about its clarity; it is perfect in its perspicuity.

Pastor Edwin and Armando discuss the perspicuity or clarity of Scripture

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Lecture by Carl Trueman, professor of Church History, at the Denver Full Confidence Conference.