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One of the toughest questions relating to the canon of Scripture is that of the extent of the canon. How do we know that the books we think are Scripture are actually from God? Have we missed any? Answers vary. We are continuing the discussion of the canon of Scripture by taking a look at some of the disputed writings.  Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn mo...

We’re going to pick up in this episode where we left off last time, continuing into the New Testament canon. Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website . For more theological content, visit theologicaltouchpoints.com .

We are continuing our series on the canon of Scripture. Before us today is a discussion of how the Old Testament canon came to be. Why do we consider the 39 books of the Old Testament to be Scripture? Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website . For more theological content, visit...

The question of canon is, “How do we know which writings speak for God.” This question assumes that God has spoken, and that He has done so through a written word. How are Christians nearly 2000 years removed from the writing of the New Testament to know that we have everything God intended us to have and nothing more? Today we will look at the principles of canon, the tests by which we can recogn...

The doctrine of the canon of Scripture addresses the question of how we can know what is included in the inspired, inerrant, authoritative Scriptures. All Scripture is God-breathed, but how do we know which writings are from God and which have been contrived by man? Certain principles can be used to gauge whether or not a historical writing deserves a place in the biblical canon. In this second ep...

God’s written word is fundamental to Christianity. What we believe and how we live are defined by the Bible. We have no starting point for knowing God, for knowing the gospel, or for being equipped for Christian living without what God has made known to us in the sixty-six books of the Bible. But there’s the question. How did these particular writings become a part of God’s word? Why these writing...

Hebrews is unmatched in the New Testament in its manifestation of the glories of Christ. It tells us of His deity and His humanity, of His work as our High Priest and His offering of Himself as our effectual atonement, of His supremeness above all creation and all created things. From the outset, the author intends to set our minds on Christ. Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet...

On this episode we will be discussing the word of God. Specifically, our need for God to speak to us, and the value of God speaking through a written word. We’ll follow that up by looking at the attributes of Scripture and its effects on those who read it. Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword &amp...

What motivates us to minister in the church, or share the gospel, or help those who suffer, or care for people’s needs? Why do we try to do what God asks us to do? Why do we obey Scripture? Why do good works? Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website . For more theological content...

Why Hebrews? There is perhaps no better account of the character and work of Christ than this epistle. Hebrews provides a comprehensive explanation of who Christ is as God and man, of what Christ has accomplished as our High Priest and our Atonement, and of the effects of salvation in the lives of believers. Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The...

Since theology is a part of the name of this podcast—Theological Touchpoints—we’re going to start things off by briefly defining the term “theology” and discussing its significance. Support the show A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website . For more theological content, visit theologicaltouchpoi...