The Authority of Scripture

Authors

Norman Nagel, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

9-1-1956

Document Type

Article

Keywords

scripture, authority, holy spirit, faith, inspiration

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The way Scripture understands itself is presented elsewhere in the theses sent out by the Council. That presentation has its greatest strength in bringing Scripture into close and integral relationship with Christ. Faith's primary apprehension is Christ; the consequent apprehension is Scripture. To apprehend Christ is to be placed under Scripture. The recognition of this is the basis of how we listen to what Scripture says. Scripture has spoken Christ to us, and therefore, when Scripture speaks, we receive and accept whatever it says, for whatever it says is heard in relationship to Christ.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Nagel, Norman (1956) "The Authority of Scripture," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 27, Article 50.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol27/iss1/50