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The Seven Ecclesial Pillars of Scripture Alone naturally flow from-and reinforce-the classic attributes

of Scripture that have been confessed by the Church, especially in the Lutheran tradition. These attributes

define what Scripture is, while the seven pillars describe what Scripture does in the life of the Church. They are two sides of the same coin:

Scripture's nature and Scripture's function.

1. Inerrant (Without Error) - Proverbs 30:5

Connected Pillar: #1 - The Word is Pure. The Word can be trusted in all things; it is pure and unchanging.

2. Infallible (Cannot Fail) - Isaiah 55:11

Connected Pillars: #2 - The Word Gathers; #8 - The Word Makes Holy

God's Word always accomplishes its purpose, gathering and sanctifying.

3. Efficacious (Powerful to Do What It Says) - Hebrews 4:12

Connected Pillars: #3 - The Word Separates; #6 - The Fellowship is in the Word; #7 - The Word Exposes False Shepherds

Scripture divides truth from error, builds the Church, and judges false teachers.

4. Inspired (God-breathed) - 2 Timothy 3:16

Connected Pillars: #4 - The Word is Christ Who Commands; #5 - The Word Alone Gives Authority

Scripture comes directly from God, and therefore holds divine authority.

5. Clear (Perspicuous) - Psalm 119:105

Connected Pillars: #5 - The Word Alone Gives Authority; #7 - The Word Exposes False Shepherds.

The clarity of Scripture allows for discernment and true doctrine.

6. Sufficient (Needs No Supplement) - 2 Timothy 3:17

Connected Pillars: #1, #4, #6

The Word is all-sufficient for doctrine, life, and the Church's fellowship.

7. Wondrous (Holy and Transformative) - Psalm 119:18

Connected Pillars: #2 - The Word Gathers; #3 - The Word Separates; #8 - The Word Makes Holy Scripture inspires awe, brings the dead to life, and sanctifies the faithful

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Jeff Graham's avatar

All glory be to God. God's peace be with you. Amen.

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