Notes On Inerrancy And Inspiration Essay - 759 Words

Fedner Faustin MLA THEO 201 B01 Short Essay on Inerrancy and Inspiration Men, as worshipping creatures, are always looking for a supreme being to adore. They always are looking for the source of truth, and asking many questions regarding what they should believe because there are many sects out there which teach different doctrines, or even deny the deity of God and worship other gods. When it comes to the Holy Bible, people are digging further in the outside world to get some responses that are themselves found in the Bible. One of the questions that is asked the most is:  « Does the Bible really have Authority?  ». The Bible is the word of God. As it says in the Bible, the word of God is authoritative, inspired and inerrant. Authority in a general sense means the power to decide or to command, to impose one’s will to others. As far as the Bible is concerned, it is also authoritative in almost the same way. The authority of God can be seen in two angles; first, God has the authority over everything, he does whatever He wants. In Psalms 135:6, it says; â€Å"Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.† As it can be seen, everything that is written in the bible has accomplished or is being accomplished. What God says with is mouth His hands accomplish them. Second, the authority of his word is infallible; it cannot be broken. His words will stay forever. In John 10:35 (KJV), the last sentence says, â€Å"†¦and the scripture cannot be broken.†Show MoreRelatedThe Doctrine Of Biblical Inerrancy1076 Words   |  5 Pagesthe teachings of the Bible are dealt with questions about the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. It is becoming increa singly important that Christians understand and embrace the full inerrancy of Scripture. The theological implications dictate the contemporary church’s view of God himself. Also, there is rising arguments versus the inerrancy of Scripture found in postmodernism. Beyond an all-out attack on the inerrancy of the Bible by liberalism, even some Christians argue the notion that it isRead MoreBible Inerrancy3383 Words   |  14 Pages RESEARCH PAPER Inerrancy of Scripture: Authority by Inspiration THEO 525 LUO (spring 2012) Systematic Theology I Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Jacqueline M. Jones (ID# 24515464) March 9, 2012 Thesis Statement The divine inspiration of Scripture guarantees its inerrancy and authority. Table of Contents [ No table of contents entries found. ] Introduction Introduction Under the doctrine of biblical inerrancy, in what sense is the Bible authoritative? This is a question that has plaguedRead MoreThe And Divine Nature Of The Bible1393 Words   |  6 Pagesâ€Å"Inspiration† is that work of the Holy Spirit in influencing the authors and compilers of scripture to produce writings which adequately reflect what God desired to communicate to us.† (Created for Community, 1998, p 166) This paper will examine the orthodox view on the human and divine nature of the Bible, the Holy Spirit’s role in the inspiration and illumination, and the ultimate goal of the Bible. This paper will also discuss the two arguments known as the inerrantist and infallibilist viewsRead MoreIntroduction. The Doctrine Of Scripture Is One Of The Most2439 Words   |  10 Pagesthe Scriptures come to be the authoritative â€Å"voice of God†? How can we be sure they are true? In this paper, I will address three major components of the doctrine of Scripture; Inspiration, Canon, and Inerrancy. 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So it begs the question that if there were so many problems and inerrancies in the formation of the New TestamentRead MoreChristianity And The Nature Of God1420 Words   |  6 Pages If one is to write about Christianity and the nature of God, one must have a foundation to rely upon. Both theology and our epistemological queries concerning God must be crafted from a source. Michael Bird in his Evangelical Theology notes that the prolegomena or things we say before saying anything about God must be predicated upon a critical source. This source is God’s Word and is revealed in multiple ways. If on e is to conduct a Credo or apologetic stance of his Christian faith, this personRead MoreAnalysis Of Dei Verbum, The Second Vatican Council s Dogmatic Constitution On Divine Revelation2186 Words   |  9 PagesGod expressed in Scripture and Tradition, is the basis of all Christian doctrine. The present constitution touches upon the age-old question of the relationship between Scripture and Tradition. It also clarifies teaching about the authenticity and inerrancy of Holy Scripture, in light of modern developments in exegesis and criticism. 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In this passage, we can clearly see certain gifts that are characteristics of receiving the Holy Spirit. Concerning these gifts, it is important to note that certain terminology has shifted somewhat since the time of Paul’s writing. As it was mentioned in our introduction, history, past the point of the canonization of Scripture, has been relatively silent regarding the use of the spiritual gifts mentionedRead MoreLiberty University Bibl 323 John Module 6 Notes Essay9463 Words   |  38 Pagesobey what I command.’† 1. Greater works – erga – some apply this to contemporary miracle workers. This word when used in this gospel never refers to miracles unless those miracles were related to Jesus’ completing His messianic work. Note what is not said: a) Not greater miracles b) Not greater signs 2. Meizon – greater – not necessarily greater in quality but greater in quantity As such Jesus brought few individuals