Question: Dear Dr. Roane, someone told me that the Bible is not the pillar and foundation of truth. I have always been taught that it is. Where does this strange doctrine come from?
Answer: My dear friend, that's a good question and a logical one at that. The answer is both yes and no. Yes, the Bible is the word of God and as such "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right (2 Tim 3:16)." However, Paul wrote previously to Timothy these words: "if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth (1 Tim 3:15, NIV)." So, the "Church" is the repository of spiritual truth, including the responsibility of canonizing scripture. Our Bible is a result of the "Church's" decision as lead by the Holy Spirit as Christ promised. God always can be trusted to keep His Word. God, the Bible says, “does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind” (1 Samuel 15:29); therefore, Scripture is to be trusted when rightly interpreted.
Trust this helps,
JimR_/
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