Simply put, the Bible is the rock on which the Church stands or falls. It is the ultimate authority for all Christians - Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox alike. (pg. 56)
Christians find that the Bible's authority, its textual integrity, its historical accuracy, and its transformative power attest to its unique status as God's word. (pg. 47)Colson begins this chapter by demonstrating how Christians throughout history have boldly defended the Word of God, that is, the Scriptures, and Christianity's enemies have tried to destroy or subvert it. This is because Christians believe that the Bible was inspired by God's Holy Spirit and its truths transcend time. As texts were being written, church leaders began to separate what writings were inspired and authoritative, and which were heretical, resulting in the canon that was universally accepted. As recent archaeological discoveries have only supported, not disproved, the validity of the Scripture, copies of the text have remained accurate, and the Scripture has transformed lives, Christians have more and more reason to believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
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