The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Scripture Inherency

How many times and in how many ways has Pilgrim said this to you? Guess Stephen Nichols got it eh? When things come easy, it seems people rarely pay attention. Is that right? Read the thread Tom. It was explained in great detail to you. There are also the historic confessions and catechisms and lots of articles on this topic that you could and should read. for the good of your soul.

For your further edification, I would encourage you to read through the historic Creeds and Confessions. Here is what the Belgic has to say regarding the Bible.

Belgic Confession

Article 3: The Written Word of God

We confess that this Word of God did not come by the impulse of man, but that men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God, as the apostle Peter says (2 Pet 1:21). Thereafter, in His special care for us and our salvation, God commanded His servants, the prophets and apostles, to commit His revealed Word to writing1 and He Himself wrote with His own finger the two tables of the law.2 Therefore we call such writings holy and divine Scriptures.3

1 Ex 34:27; Ps 102:18; Rev 1:11, 19
2 Ex 31:18
32 Tim 3:16

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Belgic Confession

Article 4: We include in the Holy Scripture the two volumes of the Old and New Testaments. They are canonical books with which there can be no quarrel at all. In the church of God the list is as follows:

In the Old Testament, the five books of Moses—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy; the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth; the two books of Samuel, and two of Kings; the two books of Chronicles, called Paralipomenon; the first book of Ezra; Nehemiah, Esther, Job; the Psalms of David; the three books of Solomon—Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song; the four major prophets—Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel; and then the other twelve minor prophets—Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.

In the New Testament, the four gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; the Acts of the Apostles; the fourteen letters of Paul—to the Romans; the two letters to the Corinthians; to the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians; the two letters to the Thessalonians; the two letters to Timothy; to Titus, Philemon, and to the Hebrews; the seven letters of the other apostles—one of James; two of Peter; three of John; one of Jude; and the Revelation of the apostle John.

Article 5: The Authority of Scripture
We receive1 all these books, and these only, as holy and canonical, for the regulation, foundation, and confirmation of our faith.2 We believe without any doubt all things contained in them, not so much because the church receives and approves them as such, but especially because the Holy Spirit witnesses in our hearts that they are from God,3 and also because they contain the evidence thereof in themselves; for, even the blind are able to perceive that the things foretold in them are being fulfilled.4

11 Thes 2:13
2 2 Tim 3:16-17
3 1 Cor 12:3; 1 Jn 4:6, 5:7
4Dt 18:21-22; 1 Kgs 22:28; Jer 28:9; Ezek 33:33

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There is a commentary which follows each of the entries which you can read by following the supplied links or explore our section on Creeds and Confessions on the forum.

It's like the kid in school who is always asking friends, "Would you please do my homework for me?"

I have no idea why you made these comments to me. I could understand it if I was not reading the confessions, creeds etc... In fact, since I read the material that I started this thread with; I have done a lot of research, such as this thread, articles on the Highway etc...
Maybe I am giving the impression I am being lazy?
Robin made a statement that seemed to be insinuating that I was asking others to do my homework for me.
Nothing could be further from the truth!
I just recognize how valuable it is to get the opinions of my brothers and sisters here on the Highway. They actually help me to clarify my thoughts before I decide how I want to answer someone. That is if I decide to answer at all.
The reason why I included what Dr. Stephen Nichols said was because I thought others might like to read what he said. I believe his comments go right along with what has been said on this thread.
I realize that sometimes it might frustrate some people how I learn and I wish I could always comprehend everything I read right away. However, I have learned that in order to learn things I must not give up. This despite the fact I am going to be misunderstood in that process.
If you don't understand my meaning in my last few paragraphs, please ask me to clarify.
I have learned to love the Highway through the years; however, in order to do so I have had to grow a thick skin. In fact, I know personally of others who have come and gone, who will not grace the Highway again.
Though I believe it is their loss, I certainly understand where they are coming from.
Understand here, I am not saying I am without fault here. There have been times I have even been less than loving in some of my remarks. I also, don't always know how to state things in written form, in a way that does justice what is on my mind justice.
Saying all that, I am not even sure replying in this matter is the right thing to do. But I am hoping my brothers and sisters understand where I am coming from.
Sincerely
Tom
PS
Not surprisingly I just received a another reply from the person who wrote the article that shows what I said to him was lost on him. I had thought others might like to read his reply; but based on the last few posts of others. I think I will withhold what he said.
If however, someone would like to read it; please let me know.