Chapter 3, Section 1: Introduction to Bible Manuscripts
Now that we have established the importance of the doctrines of the plenary and verbal inspiration of the Bible and have further established the inseparability of its inspiration from its inerrancy and infallibility, we can now proceed to look at the men
Chapter 2, Section 6: Plenary and Verbal vs. Conceptual Inspiration (cont’d)
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During my Bible study this morning, I was reading in 2 Peter and in the first verse stumbled across something I do not recall seeing before—an “aha” moment. Here is the verse in my primary study Bible, the King James Version.
KJV 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a
Chapter 2, Section 5: Plenary and Verbal vs. Conceptual Inspiration (cont'd)
Plenary inspiration not only means that every word is inspired, but that every letter of every word is inspired and therefore of utmost importance. We know this to be true because Jesus Himself stated this:
Matthew 5:
Chapter 2, Section 4: Plenary and Verbal Inspiration
When speaking of the Holy Scriptures, we can become confused when we hear the word “inspired.” Previously, we represented the Bible as the “out-breathing” of God’s Word. Let’s flesh out that idea. Often times we hear people say, “Well, when
Chapter 2, Section 3: The Doctrine of Inspiration cont’d.
The New Testament itself must be counted among the historical documentation of Christ. For example, Luke, a respected and learned physician and historian, wrote the Gospel of Luke and The Acts of the Apostles. He became intimately associated with Paul
We are only just beginning our online book (“e-book”) based on my series of 20 nearly one-hour-each lectures which I presented ca. 1993-95. I have not changed my conclusion since then, but I am updating the material as it seems fit, due to the Lord’s grace in giving me
Chapter 2, Section 2: The Doctrine of Inspiration cont'd.
In the New Testament there were many miracles recorded attesting to the truth of the gospel. The signs and wonders that followed the Apostles gave proof that the gospel was true. Another way that we know that the Bible
Chapter 1, Section 1: Introduction
Today we commence a lengthy series teaching from and about the Bible. “… from and about the Bible.” In that simple phrase arises a most important question; namely, when we say “the Bible,” which Bible or which version of the Bible do we mean?
Presently, there
