Lesson 8: The Right Use of Scripture
Review
Primary Principle: The Bible demands that we follow its example in using Scripture rightly.
Unpacking the Principle
Definition: The “use” of Scripture refers to making disciples from the Bible by using it to develop doctrine, determine ethics, and order worship.
The right use of Scripture is the only antidote to the wrong use of Scripture.
The right use of Scripture involves using the Bible as God, the Author, intends.
The Bible’s examples teaches us to...
Use OT narratives as true stories that reveal God, culminate in Christ, and edify the church.
Use the Mosaic Law as a contextual law code that reveals God, is fulfilled by Christ, and instructs the church in love.
Use OT promises and prophecies as trustworthy revelation that reveals God, is fulfilled in and by Christ, and encourages and warns the church.
Use OT wisdom literature as a pathway for flourishing that reveals God, is fulfilled by Christ, and guides the church.
Use the Gospels as covenant-establishing testimonies that fulfill the OT, reveal Christ, and establish the church.
Use NT epistles as contextual letters from Christ for the whole church.
Use the book of Revelation as a trustworthy revelation from Christ that reveals Christ to encourage and warn the church.