It also makes no sense in view of the theology he formerly professed. If the Bible in the hands of the individual believer is the final authority, of what use is a "Bible Answer Man"? His own theology denied that his "ministry" had any purpose!
The Divinely-inspired Scriptures ARE the final authority....what mere human or human organization has any authority ABOVE them? There certainly are levels of human knowledge and understanding of God's word, but that doesn't change the fact that what God has spoken through the prophets/holy men of God as the Holy Spirit carried them along, by design, is the highest authority and determiner of what is the truth. That is why we must continue to study to show ourselves approved of God able to rightly divide the word of truth and be able to give an answer to everyone that asks us of the hope that is within us with gentleness and respect. Some believers are better equipped to do that than others because they HAVE done the work while others are still learning. Nonetheless, God's word is the authority.
It also makes no sense in view of the theology he formerly professed. If the Bible in the hands of the individual believer is the final authority, of what use is a “Bible Answer Man”? His own theology denied that his “ministry” had any purpose!
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Perfectly true and perfectly stated, and the same conundrum applies to every other ordained minister who preaches the false doctrine of sola scriptura. It has always astounded me how many countless, well-meaning Christians simply fail to recognize this undeniable truth.