Authority-of-the-bible Quote by Robertson McQuilkin
““Since God is the author, the Bible is authoritative. It is absolute in its authority for human thought and behaviour. "As the Scripture has said" is a recurring theme throughout the New Testament. In fact, the New Testament contains more than two hundred direct quotations of the Old Testament. In addition, the New Testament has a large and uncertain number of allusions to the Old. New Testament writers, following the example of Jesus Christ, built their theology on the Old Testament. For Christ and the apostles, to quote the Bible was to settle an issue.””
About This Quote
Source Book: ''The Authority of Scripture'' by Robertson McQuilkin, 2010
The Bible’s authority is rooted in its divine authorship and extensive Old Testament citations.
In simple terms: The Bible is authoritative because God authored it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the Bible’s foundational role in Christian doctrine.
Themes
theology
scripture authority
biblical studies
Mood
reflective
academic
Type
theological
educational
When to use this quote
- sermon preparation
- theological education
- faith formation
Key Concepts
divine inspiration
intertextuality
doctrinal foundations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scriptural authority shape moral decisions?
- What challenges arise from differing biblical interpretations?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of authority vary across denominations.
