Why Ancient History Matters Today

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1 Why Ancient History Matters Today

2 The word Protestant originally was used to describe those who protested the Catholic Church s teachings and abuses.

3 The Reformation refers to a spiritual rebirth and a return to the Gospel and sound biblical doctrine in the 1500s.

4 Sola Scriptura In Scripture Alone

5 Sola Scriptura In Scripture Alone Sola Gratia By Grace Alone

6 Sola Scriptura In Scripture Alone Sola Gratia By Grace Alone Sola Fide Through Faith Alone

7 Sola Scriptura In Scripture Alone Sola Gratia By Grace Alone Sola Fide Through Faith Alone Solus Christus Because of Christ Alone

8 Sola Scriptura In Scripture Alone Sola Gratia By Grace Alone Sola Fide Through Faith Alone Solus Christus Because of Christ Alone Soli Deo Gloria For the Glory of God Alone

9 Wittenberg Door

10 95 Theses

11 Church in Wittenberg

12 It s not the passages in the Bible which I don t understand that are the problem for me. It is the passages which I do understand. Mark Twain

13 The principle of sola scriptura was intended to safeguard the authority of Scripture from dependence upon the church that in fact made Scripture inferior to the church. Timothy George

14 The foundations of Protestantism were set out for all to see: Protestants would obey the Bible before all other authorities. Mark Noll

15 The Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible as our sole authority in faith and practice. FGBC Slogan

16 What the Bible Says About Itself

17 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the Word of God, which is at work in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13

18 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 2 Timothy 3:14

19 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15

20 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16

21 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:17

22 For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any doubleedged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

23 Holy Scripture is the inspired testimony of God s perfect revelation of himself in Jesus Christ and the Christian s daily handbook in the struggles and triumphs of faith. Timothy George

24 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4

25 I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not retract anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. Martin Luther

26 Who Pioneered Bible Benefits for Us (why sola Scriptura mattered then and now)

27 The Example of William Tyndale

28 The translatability of the Bible is inherent in the nature of the Christian faith. Christian faith teaches on principle that God s written Word can be and should be translated into any language humans can speak. Timothy George

29 Tyndale s strategy for changing the world was to change people through an encounter with the living God. This was behind his strong focus on the laity and his persistent refrain, Get thee to God s Word. Timothy George

30 How We Show Ourselves to be Scripture People

31 We immerse ourselves in the Bible.

32 The reason we need to pray before we read and study the Bible is because if we really hear what the text is saying, we will have so much to lose so much dying to do that we will distort the message in order to preserve our own ways and preferences. Mark Labberton

33 We treasure the Bible as God s Word to us.

34 We use the Bible as our grid to understand all other claims.

35 We have one offensive weapon: the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). But what many Christians fail to realize is that we can t draw the sword from someone else s sheath. If we don t wear it, we can t wield it. John Piper

36 We see the Bible as the means to the end of knowing Jesus.

37 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me to have life. John 5:39,40

38 Christ is at once the center of Scripture and the Lord of Scripture. Timothy George

39 Grace Core Value #1: We are Bible-driven and Spirit-led.

40 We are bound by the Scriptures. Our conscience is captive to the Word of God. Here we stand.