Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: inspiration of Scripture

  • St. Cyril of Jerusalem on the Authority of Scripture

    St. Cyril of Jerusalem on the Authority of Scripture

    A quote from fourth-century bishop St. Cyril of Jerusalem about the authority of Scripture.

  • The Spirit of Truth in the Life of the Believer

    The Spirit of Truth in the Life of the Believer

    The Holy Spirit will speak to us as a reflection of His nature. He is the Spirit of Truth (John 14:16–17; 16:13). This is who He is. His very essence is truth. God’s Word is true because the Spirit of Truth inspired it and illuminates it to us.

  • God’s Purpose in Scripture

    God’s Purpose in Scripture

    Scripture may not answer all of our questions, but it does tell us everything that we need to know to live by faith in Jesus Christ.

  • Scripture and Tradition

    Scripture and Tradition

    This post looks a little more closely at the relationship between Scripture and tradition. Many Christians reject tradition entirely, claiming to rely only on the Bible. A wiser position may be to see how the Holy Spirit has guided previous generations of Christians to interpret Scripture.

  • Special Revelation IV: Recording the Revelation of Jesus

    Special Revelation IV: Recording the Revelation of Jesus

    The Bible is a book like no other. It is living and active because it is a divinely-inspired record of God’s revelation of Himself to mankind. Let us read and study that Word not so much to gain intellectual knowledge, but to come to know the Author and Source of all Truth.

  • Special Revelation: God Reveals Himself!

    Special Revelation: God Reveals Himself!

    The Bible is not primarily a theology textbook, science text, philosophical treatise, or rule book. At its foundation, it is God’s inspired written record of His testimony to mankind. He calls us to encounter Him through His Son Jesus Christ, whom the Written Word of God reveals as the Living Word of God. This is…

  • Writing With Purpose Part 2

    Writing With Purpose Part 2

    An orderly, structured understanding of Scripture remains as necessary as ever. It is tempting to replace certain, orderly biblical truth with opinions and feelings. Many Christians say they follow the Bible, but they choose to follow only those parts that they like. Or, they use the Bible to justify their feelings, opinions, biases, and desires.

  • Writing With Purpose

    Writing With Purpose

    New Testament authors did not write history for history’s sake. They wanted to make sure people knew Jesus and received salvation through faith as a result. They wanted their readers to have confidence and certainty in their faith.

  • Teaching, Reproof, Correction, and Training in Righteousness

    As we read the Bible, we should look at it from this perspective. What is God trying to tell me? What is He trying to teach me about Himself, or myself, or the world He created? What sinful behaviors or bad habits is He pointing out in my life? What false beliefs is He seeking…