Evangelical Christian Inspiration Of Scripture

In sharp contrast, both Progressive Evangelicals and Liberal Protestants do not hold to the idea of biblical inerrancy, recognizing that human authors were capable of error. However, Progressive Evangelicals still highly esteem Scriptures, unlike Liberal Protestants. Progressive Evangelicals follow closely the teachings of Jesus while reading the Bible in light of general themes found in the Scriptures. According to Sparks (n.d.), Progressive Evangelicals would argue that “one cannot simply read theology off of the Bible’s pages; one must understand the text and then reflect theologically on what is said in light of other biblical texts, and in light of God’s voice as it speaks to us through tradition, cosmos, experience and Spirit” ( p. 8). While the Bible has authority, it is not the only way God speaks and thus must be put into dialogue with other sources of

A biblical worldview should influence the way I think about, treat, and speak to others on a daily basis because I do not want to go around and degrade everyone that comes into sight. I should always treat others with the upmost respect even if I do not get treated with respect by that individual. I should not always judge others on how they look, speak, or act because I would not like it if someone came up to me and started pointing out every flaw that I had. Matthew 7:12 states “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Therefore, individuals need to be more mindful of their words and actions because an individual can really hurt someone mentally, physically, and emotionally.

This paper will cover the topic of American Evangelicalism addressing the Twentieth Century ideologies. While viewing how Christianity interacted with the terms of the activities of evangelicals and the ecumenical movement. This paper will also cover how Christianity interacted with the terms of the activities of the Vatican II, religion,

Hi Frieda, It is a pleasure to read your post. From a Christian point of view, the Bible is the word of God,2 Timothy 3:16-17, Paul asserted that the Bible equips for good work, is beneficial for correction, rebuke and training in righteousness. God’s word gives the view of life and His absolute standards. The Bible is not irrelevant to ethics but, instead, it is the foundation for ethics.

Erickson states, "The inerrancy of Scripture is the doctrine that the Bible is fully truthful in all its teachings and if God has special revelation of himself and inspired servants of his to record it, we will want assurance that the Bible is indeed a dependable source of that

To properly label a Christian an evangelical Protestant, one must ask four basic questions and receive an answer that as a whole, evangelical Protestants accept as “correct”. The questions are: “[W]hat must a person do to be saved?[, W]here does religious authority lie?[, W]hat is the church?[,] and [W]hat

The evangelical movement that attracted white southerners and developed the Bible Belt, was in constant reinvention mode during the same decades that it took hold in the south. While the core of evangelical faith was that of the fallen soul, requiring rebirth through divine

NAE quickly became known as standing for moral and social campaign, and referring to the Bible as the foundation for the American public life policy. That is prevalent in many of evangelicals involved in high level of interaction with the surrounding society and brake the secular system. Ironically, the Protestant evangelical movements in the U.S and the Christian coalition focused their activism mainly on domestic issues that conflicted with the Christian values and beliefs in the late 1970s and the early 1980s with a strong impact on the heart of conservative politics. It is obvious that religious conservatives were central part of the Republican Party and they were becoming the key figures in organization over the country.

Introduction Backdrop Many preachers within contemporary Christendom take license when dealing with Scriptures speaking of judgment and eternal damnation. Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) was no such preacher, for he unashamedly proclaimed the judgment of God upon unrepentant sinners. The “fire and brimstone” preaching Edwards demonstrates the sagacity of a true man of God; for he did not take exception to difficult passages of Scripture simply because they are uncomfortable, or might offend some of a more than holy opinion of themselves.

b. 2 Tim. 3: 16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may

Before the Reformation, medieval Christians all worshipped under the same universal idea of Christendom. The catholic faith had existed for centuries (since 325 C.E. Constantinople, Council of Nicaea) without opposition to it legitimacy, but at the turn of 1500s new ideas on Christian belief erupted all over Europe causing a split between the Church. Christianity prior to the reformation was a part of the worshippers’ everyday life. Their home, work, and social lives were oriented around the Church, yet many 16th century Christians before the Reformation did not fully understand why. Most 16th century Christians were not educated enough to understand the mandatory sermons and mass services that were preached in the medieval church

Most men during this time also felt their authority was being challenged due to women enthusiastically embracing the evangelical faith; however, this did not stop the women in the south. In fact, many women joined evangelical churches despite the opposition of their husbands and fathers. With the help of the pastor and clergymen women joined evangelical churches and exercised their gifts of the spirit. Some churches, even allowed women to be baptized and presented with the Lord’s Supper in private to keep their husbands from learning about their admittance into the church. One Virginia woman felt her husband would kill her if she was admitted into the Baptist church. This is one example of a case that was allowed admission under secrecy. Many

Many Evangelical Anabaptists leaders at the beginning were influenced by the ideas of the age. The most outstanding influence of the age for the Evangelical Anabaptists was the study the primary sources. Like the general population of scholars, the Evangelical Anabaptists decided to “ad fontes” of the Bible. However, this group developed and maintained their radical beliefs and purity throughout history. While the Scholars and the Reformers read the Scriptures in a dualistic view of physical and spiritual, the Anabaptists were able to continue read and imitate the example of the primitive Church. How could they archive it? The interpretation and the outcomes of Holy Scriptures helped the Evangelical Anabaptists to maintain their radical

The early church has Christian based values that were good for Christians then, and they are still good for the Christians today. The early church dealt with all types of issues and opposition. And like ACTS 1:8 NIV says, we are to "be witnesses...to the ends of the earth". Our

Scripture I believe that scripture is the infallible Word of God, divinely inspired by God through human hands, for the teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training of Christians and forming the basis of the Christian life and guiding them on the path to Christ. I believe that scripture is infallible rather than inerrant, because human writers through which God spoke can still make mistakes. However, Matthew 24:35 reminds us that God’s word is true in all ages and places. 2 Timothy 3:16 gives reasons why it is import for believes to use the scripture such as teaching and correcting. Scripture guides us along the path we should as evidences by Psalms 119:105 comparing Scripture to a lamp to show us the way. I have also personal experienced the wisdom that the scriptures can offer to those who need guidance. I also believe that scripture should be the main point of guidance, which is something that my church has taught me such I was young. Matthew 7:24 instructs us to build our house on the rock (scripture) which is the most solid place to rest our life.