Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
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
