What source should you use to form doctrinal conclusions?

a conclusion based on biblical data or necessary logical inference from that data, often in answer to pressing questions

the error of supporting a conclusion by taking a biblical passage out of context

the study of God and His Word

a methodically organized way of studying God’s Word according to topical categories.

the study of the unfolding of the Bible’s unified storyline; the study of a book’s or biblical author’s themes or the study of themes as they develop throughout the Bible.

reading one’s own ideas back into the text of Scripture

reading out of the text what the writer intended to communicate

rigid adherence to external regulations of human tradition in order to achieve a higher standing with God.

twisting God’s grace to excuse one’s lawless disregard of God’s requirements for moral living.

a person’s response of awe and wonder to another person based on who the other person is and what he does; an expression of praise and humility.

Is it possible for God’s saving work to transform your character without the Bible?

When you study doctrine, you should respond by _____________ Him

All _________ is given by inspiration of God.