“ “ Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases. Psalm 115:3

 All authority (human, angelic, or Satanic) derives from God’s authority.

 All other authority (human, angelic, Satanic) derives from God’s authority.  God’s authority is self-authenticating.

“ “ [Christ] is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. Hebrews 1:3 God’s Creating Word

“ “ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 God’s Living Word

“ “ And [God, the Father] put all things under [Christ’s] feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. Ephesians 1:22-23 God’s Living Word

“ “ Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you. Jeremiah 30:2 God’s Written Word

“ “ [The Bible] is the form of God’s Word that is available for study, for public inspection, for repeated examination, and as a basis for mutual discussion. It tells us about and points us to the Word of God as a person, namely Jesus Christ, whom we do not now have present in bodily form on earth. Wayne Grudem God’s Written Word

“ “ “We believe in the Bible accepting fully the writings of the Old and the New Testaments as the very Word of God verbally inspired in all parts and therefore wholly without error in the original writings. We believe that they are the supreme and final authority in faith and life.” Grace Baptist Statement of Faith God’s Written Word

Jesus Christ His WordHis Church Reveals Himself Rules over

WHY LUKE?  A doctor (Col. 4:14) who values painstaking research (1:1-4)  Personal relationship with Paul  Access to eyewitnesses (Luke 1:2)  Early evidence confirms reliability

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #1: Jesus’ Encounter with Satan (4:1-13)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #1: Jesus’ Encounter with Satan (4:1-13) #2: Jesus’ Exposition of Isaiah (4:16-21)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #1: Jesus’ Encounter with Satan (4:1-13) #2: Jesus’ Exposition of Isaiah (4:16-21) #3: Jesus Answers an Objection about His Ministry on the Sabbath (6:1-4)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #4: Jesus Answers a Lawyer’s Question about Ultimate Destiny (10:25-28)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #4: Jesus Answers a Lawyer’s Question about Ultimate Destiny (10:25-28) #5: Jesus Affirms the Law’s Authority (16:16-17)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #4: Jesus Answers a Lawyer’s Question about Ultimate Destiny (10:25-28) #5: Jesus Affirms the Law’s Authority (16:16-17) #6: Jesus Elevates the Scriptures above Miraculous Signs (16:27-31)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #7: Jesus Rebukes Religious Experts (20:16-17)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #7: Jesus Rebukes Religious Experts (20:16-17) #8: Jesus Challenges the Saducees’ Denial of the Resurrection (20:37-38)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #7: Jesus Rebukes Religious Experts (20:16-17) #8: Jesus Challenges the Sadducees’ Denial of the Resurrection (20:37-38) #9: Jesus Comforts Confused Disciples on the Way to Emmaus (24:24-27, 32)

Jesus and the of the Scriptures #8: Jesus Challenges the Sadducees’ Denial of the Resurrection (20:37-38) #9: Jesus Comforts Confused Disciples on the Way to Emmaus (24:24-27, 32) #10: Jesus Prepares His Disciples for His Departure (24:44-47)

“ “ The authority of Scripture is a key issue for the Christian Church in this and every age. Those who profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are called to show the reality of their discipleship by humbly and faithfully obeying God's written Word. To Stray from Scripture in faith or conduct is disloyalty to our Master. Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy God’s Written Word