Authority In The Christian Life: Complete Written Dialogue

For the month of September, The Latin Right tried something new. Reformed Baptist Eric Luppold and I agreed to participate in a series of written exchanges.

The topic chosen was Authority in the Christian Life

Eric defended the Protestant position commonly referred to as sola scriptura.

I defended the Catholic position.

The Format Followed:

Each writer presented an opening statement of up to 2,000 words. After the posting of both opening statements, each writer replied to the opening statements with three 1,000-word responses. Finally, both writers present their closing statements with up to 2,000 words.

Opening Statements

Eric’s opening statement:

Authority in the Christian Life: Opening Statement (Luppold)

Dennis’ opening statement:

Christian Authority: Who Gets to Define It? (TLR’s Opening)

1st Responses

Eric’s 1st response:

Response 1 To: Christian Authority: Who Gets to Define It?

Dennis’ 1st response:

Response 1 To: Authority in the Christian Life

2nd Responses

Eric’s 2nd response:

Can God Bridge the Gap? Luppold’s 2nd Response

Dennis’ 2nd response:

My Answers to Protestant Questions and Concerns: Response 2

3rd Responses

Eric’s 3rd response:

The Bible’s True, Objective, & Correct Meaning: Response 3

Dennis’ 3rd response:

Do I Lack the Holy Spirit & Regeneration? Response 3

Closing Statements

Eric’s closing statement:

Closing Statement: Follow Others as They Follow Christ

Dennis’ closing statement:

Closing Statement: Who Defines and Who Submits?

Feedback

Please feel free to offer your feedback. Also, if you enjoyed this exchange, please let me know of other topics you would like to see covered in a similar manner. Thank you.

Eric Luppold Bio:

I graduated from Embry-Riddle University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering before being commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. I have spent over 18 years in the military, first as a B-1B Lancer pilot and then as an MQ-9 Reaper instructor pilot.

During my military career, I earned a Master of Military History degree from Norwich University and a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty University. I am also the author of three books and host of the podcast, Governed by God.

My wife and I have been married for over sixteen years and are the parents of three children. We currently live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where I serve as a teacher at Hilltown Baptist Church.

My website (which has links to my podcast and books) is:

http://www.ericluppold.com/

www.ericluppold.com