SAYS WHO ?

  Whether your a blogger, parent,teacher or pastor there is someone sometime that will question your authority.  The question usually comes from a person or group that doesn't want to be in submission to anyone.
           
   We witnessed  in the 1960's/70's the authority of  leadership rebelled against while in the 80's/90's they discovered the need for the institutions they had protested (except war of course).

   A policeman has the ability to arrest or subdue someone because they have the authority of the city/U.S. Govt. behind them.  The Constitution of the U.S. has authority

                                                                       Basic
                                                                       Instructions
                                                                       Before
                                                                       Leaving
                                                                       Earth

                                               
    The authority of the Bible has always been under scrutiny and has been proven to have the authority and power of God to direct and bring life transformation through the Holy Spirit of God. I can attest to that in my own life!

    Though we do defend it we merely also have to proclaim it and it will speak for itself.  Martin Luther said that he did nothing but proclaim God's word and it did the work.  The Bible has:
                                                                              -Authority
                                                                              -Power
                                                                              -A Message

                                            THE BIBLE IS JUST ANOTHER BOOK. ISN'T IT?

     Apostle Paul wrote:  "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."  So when someone asks "SAYS WHO?" we can say God.

    So we believe it to be God breathed and true and the authoritative word of God. it is the authority in all matters of :
                  -ethics
                  -doctrine
                  -theology
                  -forming an understanding of life as a whole

one man said-  "We submit to the authority of the scriptures, submission to the scripture is fundamental to the churches everyday life."  It has the authority to give guidance and direction when making choices or implementing Godly  moral standards.

    The Bible is God's warning and love letter.  You may not be a believer and say it's just a good book. Stand in line there are even "ministers" that say that.  The Apostle Peter wrote:  "For the prophesy came not in old time by the will of man, but Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit."

History itself proves this Bible can be read, understood believed and respected.  A great place to start is.."In the Beginning." You might have more to add.. More about this in next writing.