It has been abused by so many. Confidence in the institutions which give shape to our lives and so must carry authority among us has been undermined. In Britain this has affected the monarchy, democratic government, marriage and family life and even the historic churches of our nation. Listening to your experience over these past 10 days I am conscious that the people of Nigeria have similar concerns. Corruption, the abuse of power and violence undermine confidence in the armed forces, the police and even the structures of government.
Authority is in crisis.
Here we are joined across cultures and continents on this day sharing our concerns and confessing our shortcomings. Scripture in the Anglican Tradition Our Anglican formularies are very clear. The authority of Scripture is rooted in one overriding purpose. It leads us to Jesus Christ. The Bible is there to bring us all to know and love God in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit that we may be saved for ever in the body of our Saviour Jesus Christ.