Ask Ligonier What Does the Doctrine of the Sufficiency of Scripture Teach?
Jun 13, 2024
Discover the importance of not altering the Word of God with Dr. Joseph Pipa as he explains the sufficiency of Scripture. Learn how scripture serves as the ultimate guide for belief and behavior, laying the groundwork for all areas of life.
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Bible Alone As The Ultimate Rule
- Sola Scriptura asserts the Bible alone is our only rule for faith, belief, and practice.
- Scripture supplies everything we need about God, the world, and how to live before God.
Scripture Forbids Additions Or Subtractions
- The Bible repeatedly forbids adding to or taking away from God's word from Deuteronomy to Revelation.
- This consistent biblical boundary frames how God governs his church through Scripture.
Scripture Shapes A Worldview
- The Bible governs us by law and by principles that inform our worldview across disciplines.
- It is not a technical textbook, but it gives true statements and biblical principles to approach all of life.