The Bible as the only authority for Christian ethical practises (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Theonomy definition
Theonomy definition
Moral authority from God through revelation in the Bible
Sola Scriptura meaning
Sola Scriptura meaning
Bible is only method to place God at centre of religion
Priesthood of all believers (Luther)
Priesthood of all believers (Luther)
All people have the status of a priest
2 Timothy 3:16 describes Bible as
2 Timothy 3:16 describes Bible as
God-breathed
Three ways Bible is interpreted
Three ways Bible is interpreted
- Literally true 2. Fully authoritative 3. Inspirational only
Fundamentalism view of Bible
Fundamentalism view of Bible
Bible reveals God's will
Argument: Different genres in Bible suggest
Argument: Different genres in Bible suggest
Human influence
Why contradictions challenge Bible as sole authority
Why contradictions challenge Bible as sole authority
God is never wrong, can't contradict himself
Divorce: Mark 10:11-12 vs Matthew 19:9
Divorce: Mark 10:11-12 vs Matthew 19:9
Mark: against. Matthew: permitted if sexual immorality
Argument: Bible reflects society that is
Argument: Bible reflects society that is
No longer present, doesn't cover modern ethical issues
Paradox: Sola Scriptura itself is
Paradox: Sola Scriptura itself is
Not in the Bible
When were NT books decided?
When were NT books decided?
4th century