How do we know the Bible is the Word of God? (4): The excellency and power of Scripture
This article, part of a series following John Calvin's teaching, examines the internal evidences of Scripture's divine origin, particularly focusing on the excellency and moral superiority of biblical teaching compared to other religious texts. The author argues that the quality of Scripture's precepts and doctrine—their purity, elevation, and comprehensive righteousness—constitute objective evidence of divine authorship that the Holy Spirit illuminates in believers' hearts. The resource combines Reformed hermeneutical principles with classical apologetic arguments for the authority and inspiration of Scripture.
Previous article in this series: February 15, 2020, p. 227. Introduction We have been following John Calvin as he teaches us the evidences Scripture carries within itself of its divine origin. Learning these things, says Calvin, we "will be abundantly equipped to restrain the barking of ungodly men; for this is a proof too clear to be open to any subtle objections."1 So far in this series we have treated the relation of these evidences to the internal work of the Spirit in our hearts; we have...
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