Summary Of Grudem's Systematic Theology

In studying the beginning section of Grudem's Systematic Theology, he discusses the four characteristics of Scripture and the doctrine of Revelation. The chapter on authority begins with asking the question "How do we know that the Bible is God's Word and which writings actually belong in the Bible?' This is an intriguing question, and I took the approach of asking an individual this question. Her response was, "I don't know, but I trust that what I am reading the Bible that the contents are true". Grudem states that there are four characteristics that are vital to Scripture. Those characteristics are authority, clarity, necessity and sufficiency. (Grudem p. 73). Continuously, Grudem pulled several Scriptures from the Bible where God spoke of His authority and reiterated when the authors began by saying the Lord's Words. Thusly, the Lord spoke to the prophets of the Old …show more content…
God has instructed mankind to be imitators of Him. If God or His word were untrue, then it would be reasonable and fair for mankind to also be untruthful. Nevertheless, God is a God of truth and His words are true. Therefore, mankind is to also be truthful. When mankind "intentionally affirmations of falsehood in order to enhance communication", then that act is disobedient to God's word and His lawful instruction by Paul to become more like God and her true nature. "We are to imitate God's truthfulness in our speech" (p. 97). Grudem also illustrates that humanity aspects of Scripture, as well as the divine aspect of Scripture. Necessary attention is vital for both natures of God's word. God's word is not the same as other writings about God, Jesus, Scripture, Science or History. It is impossible for God to lie. Consequently, it is impossible for His word and Scripture to include any errors. The Bible is fully human and it is also fully