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“All appeals to Scripture are appeals to interpretations of Scripture. The only real question is: whose interpretation? People with differing interpretations of Scripture cannot set a Bible on a table and ask it to resolve their differences. In order for the Scripture to function as an authority, it must be read and interpreted by someone. According to "solo" Scriptura, that someone is each individual, so ultimately, there are as many final authorities as there are human interpreters.”

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Keith Mathison
Keith Mathison

Keith Mathison is a renowned Christian author born in 1967. His works primarily focus on Christian theology, history, and biblical studies. Mathison is known for his rigorous academic approach and his accessible writing style, which has earned him a wide following. more

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