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    The Bible-The Authoritative Source of Our Theology: Lesson 4 For April 25, 2020

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    THE BIBLE–THE AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE OF OUR THEOLOGY

    Lesson 4 for April 25, 2020


    Even if we want to live by Scripture alone, our understanding of Scripture is
    significantly shaped and influenced by a number of factors: the traditions we
    are used to and grew up with, the way we are trained to think and how we use
    our reason in explaining things, our experience with certain people and ideas,
    and the formative culture around us.
    The priority given to any source or combination of sources has a significant
    influence on our theology; ultimately, it will determine the direction of the
    entire theological enterprise.

    Tradition
    Experience
    Culture
    Reason
    The Bible
    TRADITION
    “Be sure you are not led away by the teaching of those who have
    nothing worth saying and only plan to deceive you. That teaching is
    not from Christ. It is only human tradition and comes from the
    powers that influence this world.” (Colossians 2:8 ERV)

    What’s good about tradition?


    Tradition helps us to remember our history. It also
    reminds us of the lessons learned by our
    ancestors.
    There are traditions in the Bible that reminded the
    people of God of their liberation, like Purim.
    For example, the arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers to
    the land of freedom is still remembered in the
    United States of America.

    What’s bad about tradition?


    Traditions may take the place of truth
    (Mark 7:1-13) by adding false elements and
    superstitions to the faith.
    EXPERIENCE
    “What then was the blessing you enjoyed? For I
    bear you witness that, if possible, you would have
    plucked out your own eyes and given them to me.”
    (Galatians 4:15)

    What’s good about experience?


    Our experiences with God shape our
    understanding of Him.
    Remembering how God helped us and
    encouraged us in the past moves us towards
    the goal.

    What’s bad about experience?


    Not all experiences are good. Sometimes, the
    things we experience and feel don’t come from
    God.
    Therefore, basing our faith or doctrine in specific
    feelings or experiences that contradict the Bible
    is dangerous.
    CULTURE
    “For all that is in the world—the lust of
    the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the
    pride of life—is not of the Father but is
    of the world.” (1 John 2:16)

    What’s good about culture?


    In some countries, the culture has been
    strongly influenced by the Bible.
    In many other countries, we may find
    cultural elements that are compatible with
    the Bible teachings.
    What’s bad about culture?
    Our culture may consider good something
    that’s wrong, or vice versa (Isaiah 5:20).
    Therefore, every cultural element must be
    checked with the Bible, and the Bible must
    prevail. We may improve our culture, but
    never change the Bible.
    REASON
    “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself
    up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every
    thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV)
    What’s good about reason?
    Reason is a gift from God. We can use it to reach
    right conclusions and to be convinced of the
    truth (2P. 1:12; Jn. 16:8).
    Reason makes us wise if it’s subjected to God’s
    will (Pr. 9:10).
    Even our worship should be rational (Rom. 12:1),
    and not only emotional.
    What’s bad about reason?
    It’s very dangerous to believe that we can understand
    everything with our reason alone.
    God sometimes acts in supernatural ways that we
    cannot rationalize. If we systematically reject these
    miracles, we may move away from He who wants to
    give us salvation and everlasting life.
    “For if you believed Moses,
    THE BIBLE you would believe Me; for he
    wrote about Me.” (John 5:46)
    What’s good about the Bible?
    Jesus encouraged us to study it (John 5:39) and to believe
    in it (v. 46).

    It’s the Word inspired by God. It’s useful for teaching


    (2 Timothy 3:16).
    In matters of faith and doctrine, the Bible is above
    tradition, experience, culture and reason. All of
    them must be evaluated and analyzed with the
    Bible.
    What’s bad about the Bible?
    Nothing, as long as we are
    always led by its author–the Holy
    Spirit.
    The Holy Spirit will never lead us
    to a “truth” that goes against
    anything He has revealed in the
    Bible.
    “We should not allow any argument of
    man’s to turn us away from a
    thorough investigation of Bible truth.
    The opinions and customs of men are
    not to be received as of divine
    authority. God has revealed in His
    word what is the whole duty of man,
    and we are not to be swayed from the
    great standard of righteousness. He
    sent His only-begotten Son to be our
    example, and bade us to hear and
    follow Him.”
    E.G.W. (Fundamentals of Christian Education, cp. 15, p. 128)

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