The Principles and Teachings of the Dialectical Theology

Authors

Th. Engelder, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

3-1-1936

Document Type

Article

Keywords

scripture, brunner, luther, doctrine, faith, christian, dialectical theology, inspiration

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The principles ruling the dialectical theology are not those of the Reformation. Brunner repudiates the formal principle of Protestantism, the sola Scriptura. He refuses to accept Scripture as the sole authority, the only source and basis of doctrine. The bare words of Scripture cannot establish a doctrine. “In earlier days this discussion [concerning the Virgin Birth] used to be cut short by saying briefly, ‘It is written'; that is, with the aid of the doctrine of verbal inspiration. To-day we can no longer do this, even if we would." (P. 823.) Brunner is consistent. Since he rejects the real inspiration of Scripture, he cannot accept the written word of Scripture as a real authority.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Peter 1:23; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 1 Corinthians 14:37; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Engelder, Th. (1936) "The Principles and Teachings of the Dialectical Theology," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 7, Article 21.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol7/iss1/21