Standing on Truth: Scripture, the Divinity of Christ, and Applied Faith
Last week, we reflected on Augustine and the historical battles that forged what we consider orthodoxy—the universally accepted, foundational truths of Christian faith. Chief among these truths are two pillars: the authority of Scripture as God’s true Word and the absolute divinity of Jesus Christ. Yet today, it feels like we have come full circle. Culture and modern systems frequently attempt to re-debate the Bible's authority, subtly reshaping God's standards to fit human preferences. But Isaiah reminds us of an unchanging reality: "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." — Isaiah 40:8 (echoed in 1 Peter 1:23–25) The Best Translation: The Applied Version People often ask, "What is the best translation of the Bible?" The answer is simple: the applied version . Christianity does not require us to master every complex theological mystery before we obey. It asks us to live out what we already clearly understand. There ...