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The Chicago Statement On Biblical Inerrancy

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The major creeds that influenced the writing of this section are the Second London Confession of 1689 and the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. Both of these documents are short yet comprehensive statements on the Bible and how it affects Christians. One of the main biblical texts is 2 Timothy 3:15-17, where Paul espouses the grandeur of the Scriptures. The Bible is inerrant and dependable, quite literally “breathed out by God” and must be utilized for teaching correct doctrine and rebuking false teaching. Romans 3:2 is another verse that is foundational, and in it Paul states that God spoke to the prophets, who in turn communicated this truth to their people. The Bible is God’s promises and commands to live and thrive in the world. …show more content…

Jesus is of the same substance as God, and in His nature and essence is equal in power and majesty to God. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, who never slept with a man, and maintained her virginity until the time of Jesus’ birth. Jesus perfectly fulfilled all of the OT prophecies about the Messiah, and in the fullness of time came down to earth as the seed of Abraham and David, a rightful heir to Israel’s throne. Jesus did not sin, as He was “one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). “The Lord Jesus, by His perfect obedience, and sacrifice of Himself, which He through the eternal Spirit, once offered up unto God, has fully satisfied the justice of His Father” (HC). Jesus suffered an excruciatingly painful death, and died after accepting the full wrath of God, and laid in Joseph’s tomb for three days before rising on Easter Sunday. Jesus presented himself to the disciples and many to great crowds before ascending into heaven. He commanded His disciples to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth (Matthew 28:18-20). His kingdom is already here, yet is not yet fully realized, as it will come when Jesus returns to judge the world (1 Peter …show more content…

They are both foundational because they give clear yet succinct summaries of the Holy Spirit. A biblical text that explains the Holy Spirit is John 14:26, where Jesus says the Father will send the Helper. This Helper will give believers power, and Jesus also says in John 16:7 that it is better that He leave them so the Helper can come. This is the same Spirit that hovered over the face of the waters in Genesis 1:2, and is the third part of the trinity. This Holy Spirit in the Old Testament came down upon individuals, such as Saul and David, and now it rests upon anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord (Romans

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