‘The Doctrine of Scripture,’ with Dr. Brad East

Brad East joins Derek and Alastair (and substitute host Timothy) to discuss the Doctrine of Scripture — both the doctrine and the book.

What is the Bible? What is it for? Does the Bible create the Church or vice versa? As God’s people, how can we receive it for what it is? Dr. Brad East tackles these questions in his book The Doctrine of Scripture. While Derek and Alastair might not see eye to eye with him on Sola Scriptura or which theological monsters they are comfortable hiding under the bed, the spirited disagreement leads to some very healthy places. Big questions, loving argument, fun times. Plus, you get to hear the normally behind-the-scenes Mere Fidelity producer Timothy Crouch filling in for Matt.

Links Mentioned:

Lexham Press Book of the Month

Merrie Band

Brad East

The Church’s Book: Theology of Scripture in Ecclesial Context, by Brad East

The Doctrine of Scripture, by Brad East

Westminster Confession of Faith

Join FatCat, the friendly feline, as he learns the traditional text of the Apostles’ Creed―the earliest summary of the apostles’ teaching. Enjoy vibrantly illustrated scenes of Jesus’s life and search for FatCat on every page!

Young readers and families will read a line from the creed along with a simple reflection to tuck into their hearts. With a list of Scriptures for further learning and a family prayer, this FatCat book is perfect to read again and again.

In a fun and accessible way, believers can visualize, memorize, understand, and confess the Apostles’ Creed, which has united all Christians for centuries.

Timestamps

1:21
The Spirit of Matt
1:44
Brad East
2:52
Doctrine of Scripture & Good Writing
7:03
The Bible is Different
14:19
Ecclesiology
17:49
Shots Not Fired?
24:16
How the Bible Formed the Church
31:12
Historicity and Materiality of Traditions
43:18
Reading and Understanding
46:49
What is Scripture For?

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