Does Sola Scriptura mean that all we need is the Bible? Have you heard people say, “No Creed but the Bible!” What role do confessions and catechisms play in the life of the church today in light of the doctrine
Where Do We Go Now? Three Streams of Revelation
How do we hear from God? Where should we look for authoritative revelation from God about what to believe and do? In the 16th century, those questions were hot topics and they are no less crucial and relevant for the church
Sola Scriptura: Pope, Councils, and Leadership
Understanding the historical context in which the doctrine of Sola Scriptura emerged is helpful in our reflection on church leadership today. The idea that Scripture alone is the ultimate authority over faith and life was in contrast to the idea
Opposing Theologians and Soli Deo Gloria
Martin Luther coined the phrases Theologian of Glory and Theologian of the Cross. At first glance, both titles seem praiseworthy. Yet these two theologians stand in opposition to one another. The message conveyed by Luther, is the biblical notion that
The Sufficiency of Scripture in the Servitude of Discipleship
2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” What is discipleship and
Sola Scriptura: Scriptures and Worldviews
What is the basis for the fact that the Scriptures are the ultimate, infallible authority over faith and life? It is quite simply that they are the Word of God. In them we are brought face to face with our
God Has Spoken Son-speech
Nobody comes to us to be discipled without some prior idea concerning what the Bible is and how it should be read. Most religions have some kind of “holy book”. But the most difficult discipling scenario is when a believer
The 3rd Annual Southeast Asia Network for the Gospel Conference
The Southeast Asia Network for the Gospel’s 3rd annual conference is now open for registration. To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, this year the theme of our conference is “His Word and Glory in Southeast Asia”. It will