Chapter 4 – The Historical Maturing of the Church

Mar 2002 - Nov 2002

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Sermons in this series
Thu, Mar 28, 2002
Duration: 1 hr 27 mins 12 secs
God the Holy Spirit’s sequencing of the church’s foundation period. The authority for truth resides in the revelation (Scripture) not the human messenger or tradition. The tests for a true prophet. The powerful way the New Testament writers showed that Jesus Christ is God. The many arguments concerning Christ’s deity. Questions and answers.
Thu, Mar 14, 2002
Revelation and inspiration are not the same thing. Defining the Canon of Scripture. The sufficiency of Scripture. Is the standard of truth (authority) Scripture or church tradition? Questions and answers.
Thu, Mar 07, 2002
Duration: 1 hr 25 mins 42 secs
Features of the founding period of the church. Why it’s important to study church history. Historically interrupted revelation requires a canon. Apocalyptic literature. The authority of oral tradition versus the authority of written tradition. Questions and answers.