Jesus was asked about the authority He had to teach His doctrine (Matt. 21:23), a legitimate question even if it was asked with illegitimate motives by the religious leaders.  It’s a legitimate question because God tells us to have divine authority in everything we do and say (Col. 3:17).  Thus, biblical authority is very important to properly interpreting Scripture.  Authority is a foundational precept of Christianity, for without it we have no basis for anything we believe, teach, or practice individually or congregationally.… Read More Correctly Interpreting the Bible: Authority and the Testaments