Scripture is its own jurisdiction.
Give me a minute to explain.
The word “biblical” is an authority all its own.
The Bible stands alone and does not acknowledge critique of its authority. Accept it or reject it, it makes no difference. There is no human arbiter, no human interpreter whose jurisdiction is imposed upon The Text. “Thus says the Lord” is not interrupted by the puny voice of dissent. Paltry questions about culture, context, or identity cannot circumvent God’s authority.
Biblical authority does not need my authority for validation or certification. Those who are submissive to Scriptural authority seek not to lord it over others. We simply point and say, “Consider.” We stand at a crossroads, offering encouragement to take into account The Bible’s Path.
We echo God’s Voice and all those whose voices have the same desire, to humbly request, as did the people in John twelve, “Sir, we would see Jesus.”
Thanks for spending this minute with me, Dr. Mark Eckel.
Mark Eckel (MA English, ThM Old Testament, PhD Social Science Research) is Executive Director of the Center for Biblical Integration, Liberty University.
“Give Me a Minute” is an ongoing effort to simply, clearly, and quickly explain aspects of true Truth.
Gratitude, as always, to my longtime friend, videographer, and tech guru Josh for his continued service.