Thursday, June 17, 2021

Biblioloatry?

 Christians are sometimes worried there is a danger of bibliolatry, of worshiping the Bible or of confusing God with his written Word. However, Tyndale was bold to say: "God is nothing but his laws and promises, that is to say, that which he bids thee to do, and that which he bids thee believe and hope. God is but his word, as Christ saith... my words are spirit and life." (Obedience of a Christian). Commenting on this, Peter Jensen says that for practical purposes to believe and obey the Bible is to believe and obey God, whose word it is: "our whole relationship with God via promise and command is shaped by these words. All true worship is response to the word." Global Anglican 135/1 (2021) p1. In Calvin's words, "We enjoy Christ only as we embrace Christ clad in his promises." (Institutes 2.9.3)

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