The Bible is meant to be the source of doctrine, not merely its support. This article examines the difference between honest and deceitful handling of the word of God — the self-reinforcing nature of proof-texting, the 'I've got a verse!' mentality, and how many traditions depend on imprecision to survive. With concrete examples from James 2, Acts …

The claim that Paul's revelation simply continues what Christ taught the Twelve is false. Paul received his gospel independently by direct revelation of the ascended Christ, and the programs remained distinct. The right hands of fellowship in Galatians 2 confirmed two commissions, not one progressive revelation.