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Scripture, Tradition, and Reason — the "three-legged stool" — seeking the via media.
Key question: “How do we faithfully interpret this text using the wisdom of Scripture, Church tradition, and God-given Reason?”
23,996 sermon illustrations through the Anglican lens
"In these last days, we need wisdom more than ever—to discern truth from error, to understand the times, to navigate increasing deception. God gives generously to believers seeking wisdom for this church age. Ask for wisdom to live faithfully until He comes." — Warren Wiersbe.
"Do YOU lack wisdom? Then YOU ask God. He will give to YOU—personally, specifically, generously. This is individual access to divine wisdom. No priest, no mediator—just you and God. Ask Him directly; He gives directly. Your need, His wisdom." — Billy Graham.
"The martyrs of Latin America received Spirit not of fear but of power—power to denounce injustice, love for the poor, sound mind to analyze oppression. Fear is what the powerful want us to feel. The Spirit makes us dangerous to...
"Note the balance: temptation is common to humanity—we are not unique in our struggles. Yet God is faithful—we are not alone. He limits temptation—we are not overwhelmed. He provides escape—we are not trapped. This is realistic and hopeful: human struggle, divine faithfulness." — John Stott.
"Jesus is not just historically the way—He is presently, actively, experientially the way. Through the Spirit, we encounter the living Christ NOW. He guides, reveals truth, imparts life TODAY. The way is not past tense; the truth is not static;...