Scripture as the Final Arbiter of Truth

In a world dominated by relativism, Scripture remains the ultimate authority for truth. Inspired by God and affirmed by Jesus, the Bible provides a firm foundation for faith and life. By submitting to its authority, we embrace God’s unchanging Word as the standard for truth, ensuring our lives are built on a reliable and eternal foundation.

God has provided His Word as our ultimate standard for truth in a world where relativism prevails. While many contemporary students enter universities believing truth is merely relative, Scripture presents a different perspective.

Divine Authority of Scripture

The Bible comes to us through God-appointed individuals who “spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Pet. 1:21). This divine inspiration means we have a firm foundation for truth, not mere human opinion. As Paul affirms, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim 3:16-17).

Jesus's View of Scripture

Jesus himself maintained an unwavering commitment to Scripture’s authority. He declared that “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Matt. 24:35). Furthermore, He challenged skeptics by asking, “Since you do not believe what he [Moses] wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?” (John 5:47).

Our Response to Scripture

While there may be some ambiguity in our perception of certain biblical passages, this doesn’t invalidate the clear core convictions about Scripture’s central message that have been maintained since New Testament times. Rather than following the crowd or relying on human traditions, we must become like the Bereans (Acts 17:11), searching the Scriptures for ourselves to determine what is true.

The Bible serves as God’s means of making us “wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 3:15). While full knowledge belongs to God alone (Rom. 11:33-34), He has graciously revealed much through His Word (Deut. 29:29). This revelation provides His people with a sure foundation in a world where most things seem uncertain.

In conclusion, affirming and submitting to Scripture’s authority isn’t optional – it’s a fundamental mark of Christian discipleship. When we allow Scripture to be our final arbiter of truth, we build our lives on the unchanging foundation of God’s Word rather than the shifting sands of human opinion.

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