Theology of Scripture Theology of Scripture

How many Creator Gods exist in the universe? How many Creator Gods exist in the universe? In general, does he care about us or does he ignore us? In general, does he care about us or does he ignore us? In general, does he want to help us or punish us? In general, does he want to help us or punish us? Does he want us to pray to him or leave him alone? Does he want us to pray to him or leave him alone? Does he like: murder, theft, honesty, helping others? Does he like: murder, theft, honesty, helping others?

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Westminster Confession of Faith Westminster Confession of Faith “Sola Scriptura” – Scripture alone “Sola Scriptura” – Scripture alone

“ The whole counsel of God, concerning all “ The whole counsel of God, concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man ’ s things necessary for his own glory, man ’ s salvation, faith, and life, is expressly salvation, faith, and life, is expressly set down in Scripture... set down in Scripture... [But] All things in Scripture are not alike [But] All things in Scripture are not alike plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all.” plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

2 Peter 1:20-21 “No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 1:16 “The Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus.”

John 10:34-37 "Is it not written in your Law, 'I have said you are gods'? 35 If he called them 'gods,' to whom the word of God came -- and Scripture cannot be set aside what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, 'I am God's Son'? because I said, 'I am God's Son'?”

Acts 2:25-31 “For David says of Him, … 27 ‘ You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor allow your holy one to undergo decay. …’ 29 Brothers, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day ….31 he looked ahead and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ.”

Psalm 119:34-35 “Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law and keep it with all my heart.”

2 Peter 1:20-21 “No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”

“Lazy hands make a man poor but diligence brings wealth ” (Proverbs 10.4)

Psalm : “If you make the Most High your refuge…. no harm will befall you…. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; 12 they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone”

Acts 1:16 “The Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus.”

Psalm 41.9 predicted: “My close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.”

“ So that when the time comes you will remember that I warned you. ” (John 16.4)

John 10:34-37 "Is it not written in your Law, 'I have said you are gods'? 35 If he called them 'gods,' to whom the word of God came -- and Scripture cannot be set aside what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, 'I am God's Son'? because I said, 'I am God's Son'?”

Hell is: Punishment Punishment in everlasting torment in everlasting tormentOR Perishing Perishing in everlasting destruction in everlasting destruction

Luke “That servant who knows his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows. 48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows.”

Acts 2:25-31 “For David says of Him, … 27 ‘ You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor allow your holy one to undergo decay. …’ 29 Brothers, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day ….31 he looked ahead and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ.”

Facts from Scripture + Facts from observation = truth

Psalm 41.9 predicted: “My close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.”

Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.”