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What is the significance of the apostolic authority in Scripture?

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Apostolic authority is critical as it establishes the legitimacy and divine inspiration of the Scripture.

Apostolic authority is vital because the New Testament canon is fundamentally built upon the teachings and writings of the apostles, who were directly commissioned by Christ. This means that the writings of the New Testament are not merely human opinions but are inspired revelations from God through His chosen messengers. Passages like Ephesians 2:20 indicate that the church is constructed on the foundation laid by these apostles. Any work claiming to be Scripture must therefore trace its origin to an apostle or to someone closely associated with them. This principle helps to protect the true teachings of Scripture from corruption or misinterpretation by false authors or teachings, thereby ensuring that believers have access to the authentic message of the Gospel.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:20, 2 Timothy 3:16

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