The Word Gives Authority

From first to last in the sacred writings their divine authority is set before us. Even when Paul preached, who had received his commission directly from the Lord Himself, he says, “not of men neither by man.” The Bereans were specially commended by the Holy Spirit, because they searched the scriptures daily, “whether those things were so” (Acts 17:11-1211These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. 12Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. (Acts 17:11‑12)). How important it is at this time to see that instead of the church giving authority or adding any value to the written Word, it is that Word which is the only authority in the church, and is sufficient to guide, instruct and correct every believer and furnish him unto every good work.
Young Christian, Vol. 1