What is Inerrancy?

[CSLewis]

Suggest one and I will read it- I will get it today.

[Guest shiloh357]

The Hermeneutical Spiral by Grant Osborne

Understanding and Applying the Bible Revised and Expanded by Robertson McQuilkin

Here are two for you start reading.

[DC10]

Hitler twisted it

Luther abridged it

Catholicism added to it etc etc etc

all throughout history man has Misinterpretted and misused the Bible, so I am Leary of people who claim inerrancy because a lot of times it just means my understanding is correct and all others are wrong.

You obviously have no idea what inerrancy means. Inerrancy means that everything in the Bible is truthfully recorded and is recorded without error.

Is this view entirely consistent with those of the article that started this thread, in your view?

I would really appreciate learning the scriptural basis for inerrancy, if someone could point me to it.

[Guest]

....I would really appreciate learning the scriptural basis for inerrancy, if someone could point me to it....

Well

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. Psalms 119:160

Maybe

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4

These

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Two

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21

Will Do

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. John 12:48

Until Judgement Day?

[DC10]

....I would really appreciate learning the scriptural basis for inerrancy, if someone could point me to it....

Well

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. Psalms 119:160

Maybe

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4

These

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Two

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Peter 1:21

Will Do

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. John 12:48

Until Judgement Day?

Thank you for taking the time, Fresno. And I'd like to take the opportunity to say how much I appreciate all your work on these threads.

It seems to me, at first sight (I will study your citations in greater depth), that these scriptures are not incompatible with the view discussed in the article that kicked off this thread. Would you agree with that?

[Guest]

....It seems to me, at first sight (I will study your citations in greater depth), that these scriptures are not incompatible with the view discussed in the article that kicked off this thread. Would you agree with that?....

Well

It Is God's Word After All

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9

And All Of The PhD's (Doctor of Philosophy) And ThD's (Doctor of Theology) In The Universe Will Not Begin To Plum The Depths Of It

Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.

Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. Psalms 42:7-8

For It Brings Believers To The Feet Of The Resurrected God

And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.

Then saith he to Thomas, reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. John 20:26-28

In Worship And Adoration

And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Revelation 5:11-12

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Michael Horton, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California, has published a short review of the concept of biblical inerrancy in the current issue of Modern Reformation.

The Truthfulness of Scripture

Inerrancy

Michael S. Horton

....Whatever the holy, unerring, and faithful Father speaks is--simply by virtue of having come from him--holy, unerring, and faithful. In addition, the content of God's speech is none other than the gift of the eternal Son who became flesh for us and for our salvation. Revelation therefore is not merely an ever-new event that occurs through the witness of the Bible, it is a written canon--an abiding, Spirit-breathed deposit and constitution for the covenant community in every generation. Thus, the Christian faith is truly "a pattern of the sound words" and "the good deposit entrusted to you" that we are to "guard" by means of "the Holy Spirit who dwells within us" (2 Tim. 1:13-14; cf. 1 Tim. 6:20). It is an event of revelation that not only creates our faith--fides qua creditor, the faith by which we believe--but, according to Jude 3, contains in canonical form "the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints"--fides quae creditor, the faith that is believed.....

Yes!

And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. Luke 9:35

The Big Book Of Jesus

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John 5:39

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If A Man Was To Give A Short Overview Of The Bible I Believe This One Found In The Front Of My Gideon Bible Could Serve Well

The BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.

It's doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions immutable.

Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy.

It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.

It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter.

Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.

Christ is it's grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God it's end.

It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.

Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully.

It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.

It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgement, and be remembered forever.

It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

[Guest shiloh357]

Hitler twisted it

Luther abridged it

Catholicism added to it etc etc etc

all throughout history man has Misinterpretted and misused the Bible, so I am Leary of people who claim inerrancy because a lot of times it just means my understanding is correct and all others are wrong.

You obviously have no idea what inerrancy means. Inerrancy means that everything in the Bible is truthfully recorded and is recorded without error.

Is this view entirely consistent with those of the article that started this thread, in your view?

I would really appreciate learning the scriptural basis for inerrancy, if someone could point me to it.

Doesn't matter if what I said is consistent with the view the OP. Innerancy is what it is. The basis for inerrancy is that the Bible is inspired by God according to Paul in 2 Tim. 3:16. God does not inspire error. The Word of God was superintended on the writers and they wrote without error what God had them write.

[Guest]

Doesn't matter if what I said is consistent with the view the OP. Innerancy is what it is. The basis for inerrancy is that the Bible is inspired by God according to Paul in 2 Tim. 3:16. God does not inspire error. The Word of God was superintended on the writers and they wrote without error what God had them write

Amen!

And Any Opinion Or Teaching Otherwise Is Just A Repeat Of The First Recorded Lie In Creation

Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said,,,, Yea, hath God said.... ? Genesis 3:1

Followed Closely By The Second Lie

And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: Genesis 3:4

Affirming The Heart Of Sinners

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Proverbs 8:36

Seriously Cool, Huh

[DC10]

Hitler twisted it

Luther abridged it

Catholicism added to it etc etc etc

all throughout history man has Misinterpretted and misused the Bible, so I am Leary of people who claim inerrancy because a lot of times it just means my understanding is correct and all others are wrong.

You obviously have no idea what inerrancy means. Inerrancy means that everything in the Bible is truthfully recorded and is recorded without error.

Is this view entirely consistent with those of the article that started this thread, in your view?

I would really appreciate learning the scriptural basis for inerrancy, if someone could point me to it.

Doesn't matter if what I said is consistent with the view the OP. Innerancy is what it is. The basis for inerrancy is that the Bible is inspired by God according to Paul in 2 Tim. 3:16. God does not inspire error. The Word of God was superintended on the writers and they wrote without error what God had them write.

It may well not matter, for the reason you give. However, it is the article that started this thread, and so is at least germane, and a proper basis for discussion.

The "doctrine of inerrancy" - may I call it that? - is new to me, and the article is the first I have seen that was relevant. I was just interested to learn if the views of Worthy members were or were not in agreement with the article.

Perhaps I could put it this way. If you were to ask someone if they agreed with the doctrine of inerrancy (please rephrase this into any form that you recognise!), and they said "yes", and then they went on to expound the points raised in the article, would you feel inclined to correct them, or would you say "well said"?

Thank you for taking the time to reply.

[DC10]

Doesn't matter if what I said is consistent with the view the OP. Innerancy is what it is. The basis for inerrancy is that the Bible is inspired by God according to Paul in 2 Tim. 3:16. God does not inspire error. The Word of God was superintended on the writers and they wrote without error what God had them write

Amen!

And Any Opinion Or Teaching Otherwise Is Just A Repeat Of The First Recorded Lie In Creation

Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said,,,, Yea, hath God said.... ? Genesis 3:1

Followed Closely By The Second Lie

And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: Genesis 3:4

Affirming The Heart Of Sinners

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Proverbs 8:36

Seriously Cool, Huh

Well, I'm not sure "seriously cool" is a phrase that would leap to my mind, but it might well describe the feeling I get when I read the Genesis account. It's beautiful language - I only wish I had Hebrew to read it in the original.

Edited August 15, 2010 by DC10