Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent
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"Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent" is a guiding motto of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and related Restoration Movement groups, emphasizing strict reliance on the Bible as the sole authority in matters of faith and practice.
All labels observed (1)
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| Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent Context triple: [Christian Church, slogan, Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent]
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The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible
The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible is a classic theological work by B. B. Warfield that systematically defends the doctrine of biblical inspiration and inerrancy within the Reformed tradition.
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Studies in the Scriptures
Studies in the Scriptures is a multi-volume biblical commentary series by Charles Taze Russell that served as the foundational doctrinal text for the early Bible Student movement.
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With Key to the Scriptures
"With Key to the Scriptures" is the subtitle of Mary Baker Eddy’s foundational Christian Science text, *Science and Health*, emphasizing its role in interpreting and elucidating the Bible.
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Thirteen principles of exegesis
The Thirteen Principles of Exegesis are a classical rabbinic set of hermeneutic rules used to interpret and derive Jewish law and teachings from the Hebrew Bible.
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God, Revelation and Authority
God, Revelation and Authority is Carl F. H. Henry’s multi-volume magnum opus in evangelical theology, offering a comprehensive, conservative account of divine revelation, biblical inerrancy, and the authority of Scripture in modern thought.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent Target entity description: "Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent" is a guiding motto of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and related Restoration Movement groups, emphasizing strict reliance on the Bible as the sole authority in matters of faith and practice.
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A.
The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible
The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible is a classic theological work by B. B. Warfield that systematically defends the doctrine of biblical inspiration and inerrancy within the Reformed tradition.
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B.
Studies in the Scriptures
Studies in the Scriptures is a multi-volume biblical commentary series by Charles Taze Russell that served as the foundational doctrinal text for the early Bible Student movement.
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C.
With Key to the Scriptures
"With Key to the Scriptures" is the subtitle of Mary Baker Eddy’s foundational Christian Science text, *Science and Health*, emphasizing its role in interpreting and elucidating the Bible.
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D.
Thirteen principles of exegesis
The Thirteen Principles of Exegesis are a classical rabbinic set of hermeneutic rules used to interpret and derive Jewish law and teachings from the Hebrew Bible.
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E.
God, Revelation and Authority
God, Revelation and Authority is Carl F. H. Henry’s multi-volume magnum opus in evangelical theology, offering a comprehensive, conservative account of divine revelation, biblical inerrancy, and the authority of Scripture in modern thought.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian slogan
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Restoration Movement principle ⓘ religious motto ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Christian churches and churches of Christ ⓘ Churches of Christ ⓘ Stone–Campbell Movement ⓘ
surface form:
Restoration Movement
Stone–Campbell Movement ⓘ |
| doctrineScope |
matters of church practice
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matters of faith ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
biblical authority
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reliance on the Bible alone ⓘ sola scriptura-like principle ⓘ |
| goal | Christian unity based on Scripture ⓘ |
| guides |
faith
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practice ⓘ |
| hasForm |
aphorism
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maxim ⓘ |
| hasLanguage | English ⓘ |
| implies |
freedom where Scripture gives no explicit command
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no doctrinal teaching without scriptural basis ⓘ |
| influences |
church governance in Restoration Movement groups
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doctrinal decision-making in Restoration Movement groups ⓘ worship practices in Restoration Movement groups ⓘ |
| opposes |
binding human creeds
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extra-biblical requirements for Christians ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
biblical literalism
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non-creedal Christianity ⓘ restoration of New Testament Christianity ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| teaches |
the Bible is the sole authority in matters of faith
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the Bible is the sole authority in matters of practice ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 19th century Restoration Movement ⓘ |
| usedAs | denominational motto ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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surface form:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations
leaders in the Restoration Movement ⓘ some Churches of Christ congregations ⓘ |
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Subject: Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent Description of subject: "Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent" is a guiding motto of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and related Restoration Movement groups, emphasizing strict reliance on the Bible as the sole authority in matters of faith and practice.
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Christian Church
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slogan
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Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent
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