Having established the Holy Scripture as the necessary, inspired, and self-authenticating Word of God, the Westminster divines proceed to answer a series of practical and vital questions. If the Bible is God’s final written revelation, is it enough? Is it clear enough for the average person to understand? How can we trust our copies and translations? How do… Continue reading A More Sure Word: On the Sufficiency and Clarity of Scripture (WCF 1.6–1.10)
Category: Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scripture
Thus Saith the Lord: On the Foundation of Holy Scripture (WCF 1.1–1.5)
Every great theological work, like any well-constructed building, must begin with a solid foundation. Before we can speak of God, humanity, sin, or salvation, we must first answer a more fundamental question: How do we know? On what authority do we base our claims about reality, eternity, and the very character of God Himself? The theologians of… Continue reading Thus Saith the Lord: On the Foundation of Holy Scripture (WCF 1.1–1.5)