The Bible as the only authority for Christian ethical practises (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards

Theonomy definition

Moral authority from God through revelation in the Bible

Sola Scriptura meaning

Bible is only method to place God at centre of religion

Priesthood of all believers (Luther)

All people have the status of a priest

2 Timothy 3:16 describes Bible as

God-breathed

Three ways Bible is interpreted

1. Literally true 2. Fully authoritative 3. Inspirational only

Fundamentalism view of Bible

Bible reveals God's will

Argument: Different genres in Bible suggest

Human influence

Why contradictions challenge Bible as sole authority

God is never wrong, can't contradict himself

Divorce: Mark 10:11-12 vs Matthew 19:9

Mark: against. Matthew: permitted if sexual immorality

Argument: Bible reflects society that is

No longer present, doesn't cover modern ethical issues

Paradox: Sola Scriptura itself is

Not in the Bible

When were NT books decided?

4th century