Is The Bible Central To All Life’s Problems?
Shannon asks this question in a recent post on his blog
Shannons states:
I for one have always held that the Bible is the ultimate answer for the ultimate problem. Throughout the ancient text we can find every problem that has ever been known to man.
Relational
Emotional
Physical
Spiritual
These are facinating questions that leads me to my question. Is the Bible an answer book? That is what I’ve always been taught. Perhaps we are asking the wrong question. N. T. Wright, in his book “The Last Word” points out ever so eloquently that Scripture is God’s authority, in a delegated sense. And if that is true, how does that actually work? The Scripture is story after story of God, His people, and His actions in the world. How is authority excercised through story?
I think perhaps that the question we should be asking is “Is God Central To All Life’s Problems”. Perhaps, in our enthusiasm to point to the beauty, majesty and wonder of Scripture, we have overemphasized it’s supremacy and facts and underemphasized it’s wisdom and authenticity.
Truly a facinating discussion!
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Jamie,
Excellent post! I feel the authorship and wisdom and authenticity of the Bible are inseparable. If one holds the stories of the Bible as infallible, it’s not a difficult task to see the authority exercised in the story and whom it is that holds that authority. Your post is very thought provoking!
Shannon,
Thanks. I completely agree. I think we all need to rethink how we “package” our thoughts when communicating about Scripture. Can’t wait to dialogue more!