AUTHORITY § 14. The authority of the Bible is that prerogative by which the Bible justly claims unrestricted acceptance of all its statements,1 full assent to all its teachings,2 unwavering confidence in all its promises,3 and willing observance of all …
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15 – Perspicuity
PERSPICUITY § 15. The perspicuity of the Bible is that clearness of Holy Writ which renders all the doctrines and precepts laid down in the inspired Word freely accessible to every reader or hearer of average human intelligence and sufficient …
16 – Efficacy
EFFICACY § 16. The efficacy of the Bible is that property by which the Bible has indissolubly united1 with the true and genuine sense2 expressed in its words the power of the Holy Spirit,3 who has made it for all …
17 – Sufficiency
SUFFICIENCY § 17. The sufficiency of the Bible is that perfection according to which the Bible contains all that is necessary for the achievement of the end and aim of the Holy Scriptures. Isaiah 8:20 To the Law and to …
18 – Purposes of Scripture
PURPOSES OF SCRIPTURE § 18. The purposes of the Bible are, to convey to the understanding1 of men the truths and precepts of Holy Writ, to convert2 the unregenerate, and to preserve and strengthen the faith of the regenerate,3 to …
19 – THEOLOGY PROPER – Definition
THEOLOGY PROPER DEFINITION § 19. Theology in the narrower sense of the term is the doctrine of Holy Scripture concerning the true God.
20 – God
GOD § 20. God is the one indivisible, immutable, infinite Spirit, who is life, intelligence, wisdom, will, holiness, justice, truth, goodness, and power, one God in three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
21 – Existence of God
EXISTENCE OF GOD § 21. The existence of God is not only evidenced by the works of creation1 and by man’s conscience,2 but is taught wherever God is named and His works are mentioned in Holy Writ.3 1. The existence …
22 – Spirituality and Personality
SPIRITUALITY AND PERSONALITY § 22. God is not a power subsisting in or exerted by a material being or number of beings, nor a material being endowed with or exerting power, nor a being composed of a material nature and …
23 – Unity of God
UNITY OF GOD § 23. God is one,1 inasmuch as He cannot but be what He is, and there never has been, nor is, nor ever will, nor can be, another being like Him.2 1. God is one, Mark 12:29, …