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Is the Bible truly the highest authority for what Christians believe? According to Ligonier Ministries’ State of Theology survey, 100% of surveyed evangelicals agreed—but their answers to other theological questions reveal a troubling contradiction.
In this episode, Richard Moore examines 2 Timothy 3:16–17, explains what it means that Scripture is “God-breathed,” and shows why affirming biblical authority means more than simply agreeing with a statement. If the Bible is our highest authority, every doctrine, teacher, tradition, and spiritual claim must be tested against God’s Word.
Do evangelicals consistently practice what they profess about Scripture?
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Chapters
00:00 Encouraging Results from the State of Theology Survey
00:16 Do All Evangelicals Believe in Biblical Authority?
00:45 Scripture’s Claims About Its Divine Inspiration
00:53 Understanding 2 Timothy 3:16–17
01:17 What Does “God-Breathed” Mean in Greek?
01:43 Scripture Equips Christians for Every Good Work
01:50 Is the Bible Really Our Highest Authority?
02:00 Why Evangelicals Still Believe Unbiblical Teachings
02:17 Testing Teachers and Doctrine Against God’s Word
Is the Bible truly the highest authority for what Christians believe? According to Ligonier Ministries’ State of Theology survey, 100% of surveyed evangelicals agreed—but their answers to other theological questions reveal a troubling contradiction.
In this episode, Richard Moore examines 2 Timothy 3:16–17, explains what it means that Scripture is “God-breathed,” and shows why affirming biblical authority means more than simply agreeing with a statement. If the Bible is our highest authority, every doctrine, teacher, tradition, and spiritual claim must be tested against God’s Word.
Do evangelicals consistently practice what they profess about Scripture?
Subscribe for biblical discernment, sound doctrine, and careful examinations of teachings affecting the evangelical church.
SUPPORT FIRM FOUNDATION PODCAST
Firm Foundation Patreon
patreon.com/firmfoundationshow
Support Richard’s family’s emergency need for a vehicle
givesendgo.com/moorefamilysupport
Support Richard's Missionary Work in Germany
teachbeyond.org/support/the-moores
If you would like to support Firm Foundation with Gear to improve the show, here is a wishlist
amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/1QPL9GFNQMLBU?ref_=wl_share
Check out the Firm Foundation TeePublic Store
http://tee.pub/lic/firmfoundationshow
Please be sure to subscribe
youtube.com/@richardm23
Follow on Twitter
twitter.com/richardpmoore23
Follow on Instagram
instagram.com/richardm23
Richard's Website
richardpmoore.net
Become a Channel Member
youtube.com/channel/UCOr0kN9FADcunz4uZGM6jpA/join
Music for this podcast "How Firm a Foundation" was graciously provided royalty free by Nathan at Reawaken Hymns youtube.com/watch?v=3vZfzYSEGwk&ab_channel=ReawakenHymns
Chapters
00:00 Encouraging Results from the State of Theology Survey
00:16 Do All Evangelicals Believe in Biblical Authority?
00:45 Scripture’s Claims About Its Divine Inspiration
00:53 Understanding 2 Timothy 3:16–17
01:17 What Does “God-Breathed” Mean in Greek?
01:43 Scripture Equips Christians for Every Good Work
01:50 Is the Bible Really Our Highest Authority?
02:00 Why Evangelicals Still Believe Unbiblical Teachings
02:17 Testing Teachers and Doctrine Against God’s Word
