CM-006 - WCF 1.5: The Inward Witness of the Spirit

“We may be moved and induced by the testimony of the Church to an high and reverent esteem of the Holy Scripture; and the heavenliness of the matter, the efficacy of the doctrine, the majesty of the style, the consent of all the parts, the scope of the whole, (which is, to give all glory to God,) the full discovery it makes of the only way of man's salvation, the many other incomparable excellencies, and the entire perfection thereof, are arguments whereby it doth abundantly evidence itself to be the Word of God; yet notwithstanding, our full persuasion and assurance of the infallible truth, and divine authority thereof, is from the inward work of the Holy Spirit bearing witness by and with the Word in our hearts.” — Westminster Confession of Faith 1.5 In this episode of Confessional Moments, Pastor Tim Beauchamp reflects on how believers come to full assurance that Scripture is truly the Word of God. While the Church may move us to esteem the Bible, it is the inward work of the Holy Spirit that convinces our hearts of its divine truth and authority. Join Pastor Tim as he unpacks the internal evidences of Scripture, the unity of its message, and the Spirit’s personal testimony that brings the Word to life in every believer. Confessional Moments — Anchoring hearts in Reformed truth.