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Choose 1 of the following 2 options for your thread.
Option 1: How do the following statements on Scripture echo the argument for the sufficiency of Scripture put forth by DeYoung? Interact with both statements and support your answer with Scripture as well as material from the DeYoung text.
The Belgic Confession: Article 7 - The Sufficiency of Scripture
We believe that this Holy Scripture contains the will of God completely and that everything one must believe to be saved is sufficiently taught in it. For since the entire manner of service which God requires of us is described in it at great length, no one—even an apostle or an angel from heaven, as Paul says—ought to teach other than what the Holy Scriptures have already taught us. For since it is forbidden to add to the Word of God, or take anything away from it, it is plainly demonstrated that the teaching is perfect and complete in all respects. Therefore we must not consider human writings—no matter how holy their authors may have been—equal to the divine writings; nor may we put custom, nor the majority, nor age, nor the passage of times or persons, nor councils, decrees, or official decisions above the truth of God, for truth is above everything else. For all human beings are liars by nature and more vain than vanity itself. Therefore we reject with all our hearts everything that does not agree with this infallible rule, as we are taught to do by the apostles when they say, "Test the spirits to see if they are from God," and also, "Do not receive into the house or welcome anyone who comes to you and does not bring this teaching."
The Baptist Faith and Message: Article I - The Scriptures
The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.
Option 2: Over coffee one afternoon, you and a colleague are talking about the impact the Bible makes in your decision-making process. Your colleague is a new believer who just started attending a church in your area. He is brand new to the faith. In fact, he is the first person in his family to ever become a Christian. Your colleague makes this statement: "I do not think the Bible is always clear. As long as you understand it as a culturally relevant, love everyone kind of spirituality, you are going to be okay. After all, 'God is love and love is God.' His Word is just too difficult to comprehend sometimes." Based on this module/week's reading from the DeYoung text, how would you respond to your colleague? How would you support your answer with both Scripture and the DeYoung text?
