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We are in a culture war that is merely a manifestation of a spiritual battle. Many Christians have found themselves ill-equipped for this fight. How does one reason with a man who pretends to be a woman? How does one win an argument with those who deny that which is universally demonstrated in nature? We have forgotten that our greatest weapon is God’s Word. Living and active, it cuts to the deepest parts of a person, revealing their thoughts and intentions. This sermon is an exposition on how to use God’s Word as a weapon.
Pastor Daniel Samms teaches on the authority of Scripture as the primary authority for Christians. Addressing the biblical concepts of Scripture as God-Breathed (theopneustos) and sufficient, we point out that there is no need for further revelation (contra New Apostolic Reformation) and note that our experience, emotion, opinions, etc. must bow to the authority of Scripture (not the other way around). In the process, we address the centrality of Christ and His redeeming work as being the focus of Scripture (Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration). Notably, if there were to be “new revelation” (there isn’t), it should have the same focus. Sadly, all that is elevated as authoritative outside of the Word of God turns out to focus much more on man than on Christ, a telling reality to the false teachers of our day. In the process of teaching we affirm the verbal, plenary inspiration of Scripture as we teach from 2 Timothy 3 and 2 Peter 1.
