Chapter 3, Section 1: Introduction to Bible Manuscripts
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 9
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 and the
Chapter 2, Section 6: Plenary and Verbal vs. Conceptual Inspiration (cont’d)
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 8
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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)
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 7
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 5:18 For verily I say unto you,
Chapter 2, Section 4: Plenary and Verbal Inspiration
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 6
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 Paul
Chapter 2, Section 3: The Doctrine of Inspiration continued
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 5
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 and many others of
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
Chapter 2, Section 2: The Doctrine of Inspiration continued
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 4
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 is inspired is because of
Which Bible? Which Version? Part 3
NOTE: Keep in mind that in all my writings, unless otherwise noted, all Bible quotations are from the King James Version.
Let us now explore the subject of the inspiration of the Bible. I should clarify at the outset that I am not talking
