Theology / Scripture

  • Inspiration and Authority of Scripture by

    Out of Luther’s Diet of Worms conflict came the slogan at that time, called “sola scriptura”, simply, “the Scripture alone.” The great reformers would say that even though God did not personally write down the words on parchment, the …

  • Inspiration, Infallibility, & Inerrancy by

    In the church we ought to have a high esteem of God’s Word. The Bible is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help us God. But do we still believe in the trustworthiness of …

  • Inspiration & the Canon of Scripture by

    Have you ever wondered how the church decided on the twenty-seven books of the New Testament?  How do we know the right books got into the canon of Scripture? What criteria did the early church use to decide which books …

  • Interpretation and the Health of the Church by

    The Bible is a divine book with a divine message. So now that we know what we have, what do we do with it? How do we understand it? What are the keys to unlocking the sacred mysteries that are …

  • Jesus & the Word of God by

    We’ve heard what the critics, scholars, and councils have said about the Bible, but what does Jesus have to say about the matter? Who better to ask but Jesus Himself? Dr. Sproul looks to the One whose endorsement of …

  • Neo-orthodoxy and the Canon of Scripture by

    When you read the Bible, what is the nature of the truth of God revealed in it? And once we understand that which was revealed, can we capture the truths of Scripture in our creeds, confessions, and catechisms? These questions …

  • Private Interpretation by

    How many different interpretations can the Bible have? Did the Reformation liberate the people of God from only one interpretation of the Bible? Does Scripture allow us to have our own personal interpretation of His Word? In this message, Dr …

  • Revelation: Where Would We Be Without It? by

    Romans 1:19-21 to demonstrates, among other things, the nature of revelation and the benefits and demands flowing from it. All men witness the glory of God and owe Him allegiance, for the oceans, mountains, and forests attest to His …

  • Scripture and Authority by

    Here in “Scripture and Authority”,   Dr. Sproul touches on many subjects including the nature of Scripture, the origin of Scripture, the authority of Scripture, and the relationship of biblical authority to ecclesiastical authority. The Scripture is given to us not …

  • Scripture and Tradition by

    Dr. Sproul uses “The Chicago Statement of Biblical Inerrancy” to explain the authority of Scripture. Loaded with helpful information on the implications of this core teaching, Thus Says the Lord can help believers understand and defend the Scriptures, while enriching …

  • The Authority of Scripture by

    This message will defend the claim that Scripture alone (as opposed to the Quran, Book of Mormon, etc.) is the Word of God, and defend the claim that Scripture is inerrant. 

  • The Authority of Scripture by

    Dr. Sproul uses “The Chicago Statement of Biblical Inerrancy” to explain the authority of Scripture. Loaded with helpful information on the implications of this core teaching, Thus Says the Lord can help believers understand and defend the Scriptures, while enriching …

  • The Bible and the Church by

    If the church was the organization that decided which books belong in the Canon, does that mean the church created the Canon of Scripture? Is it possible that the church made a mistake including certain books and not including others …

  • The Canon of Scripture by

    Why didn’t the Reformers include the Apocrypha or other writings into the Canon of Scripture? How do we know which books belong in the New Testament? Can we be sure that what we have now is the entire New …

  • The Consistency of Scripture by

    People are quick to say that the Bible is full of contradictions. How should we handle the difficult passages of Scripture that seem to be inconsistent with other historical records? In “The Consistency of Scripture,” Dr. Sproul answers some of …