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The focus of this chapter is Jesus, how he understood, treated, and applied the Scriptures. To Jesus the Scriptures were the final appeal to faith, they were the reason he became flesh, died and rose, it was the Word of God yet written through men inspired by the Spirit, it was clear, true, sufficient, and effective. The only correct response to the Scriptures is to hear it, believe it, and put it into practice.

Summary— Throughout history much attention has been given to the doctrine of the scripture because to know God you must know his word. Thompson believes that a proper understanding of the doctrine of scripture always begins with Jesus Christ at the center.