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THE TASK OF BIBLICAL EDUCATION

South Africa has many theological education institutions. But many lecturers in these institutions do not affirm God’s Word as true and the final authority. Most view the Bible as a book that contains words about God, not as God’s authoritative words to us today.

What must be done about this problem?

We should return to God’s Word for direction and instruction.

We should return to God’s Word for direction and instruction about theological education. In 1 Timothy 4:11-16, the Apostle Paul gives wise advice: “Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers 

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