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Biblical Inspiration and the Canon: How We Got the Bible

...es divine authority because its true source is God Himself. The process of inspiration does not mean God dictated each word like a secretary taking notes, or by possessing the authors, but rather that He ensured the truth of His message was faithfully recorded by the biblical writers. What is the Canon? The word “canon” comes from the Greek κανών (kanōn), meaning “rule” or “measuring rod.” In the context of the Bible, the canon refers to the official list of books recognised as divinely inspired and authoritative for faith and practice. The canon developed over time as the early church recognised which writings carried divine authority. The...

Why God Is Necessary For Morality

...ked by no authority. It’s like walking into an abandoned building, seeing graffiti on the wall that says “Don’t wear red,” and thinking you’re somehow obligated to obey it. Even if the rule exists in some strange metaphysical way, why does it have any binding force on you? You’d be right to say: “That has nothing to do with me, this company, or what I’m doing.” That’s the problem with atheist moral realism: It declares that a rule or principle just “exists,” for no explanation, a “brute fact.” A law, but no lawgiver. An obligation, but no authority. Notice in this situation, you’re still permitted to use your large monitors...

Jesus, Yahweh, And The Power Over The Storm

...is divine authority: Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,and he brought them out from their distress;he made the storm be still,and the waves of the sea were hushed. In these verses, Yahweh’s power is evident. The psalmist recounts how those in distress cry out to the LORD, and He responds by stilling the storm, bringing calm to the raging seas. This act is not just a display of power but a revelation of His compassion and sovereignty over the natural world. This passage is reminiscent of the story of Jonah, where God’s interaction with the sea is also highlighted but in a contrasting manner. Jonah, fleeing from God’s command, causes a storm b...

Women should be silent?

...1 Timothy 2:12 - "I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent." Here's an often tricky subject, depending on who you speak to about it. Before I begin, it should be noted here that these words ("woman" and "man") could also be translated as "wife" and "husband", which then changes the thrust of this command quite drastically. This verse, and others similar, are often taken by people to mean that it only applies in a church setting (ignoring the fact that we are the Church - 1 Cor 12:27; Rom 12:5). A little while ago when discussing this topic, an argument was put forth about the 'Woman at the Well' preaching to other...

The Temptations of Jesus: Worship and Glory

...Here we are on the second Sunday of Lent, and this week I am looking at the next temptation Jesus faced in the desert against the devil, the one of worship and glory. Let's take a look at the text: Luke 4:5-8 Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.”  Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God,    and serve only him.’” (cf. Matthew 4:8-10) Last week we saw how Satan temp...

Does The UN Statue Resemble The End Times Beast From Daniel And Revelation?

...and great authority. Again, similar words and phrases, but this doesn’t make it about the statue. Especially since this description lacks the eagle’s wings, not to mention that this description by John is a blending of the four beasts from Daniel’s vision. Compare the other beasts at the start of Daniel 7: “The first was like a lion … a second one, that looked like a bear … another appeared, like a leopard”. Daniel’s visions and John’s vision are intrinsically linked and speak to the same events; though Daniel looked forward into the very distant future, John looks a little closer to home within the Roman Empire. These previous empires pale...