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This page is for the lecture series Which Bible? Which Version? by Dr. James Bruggeman

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
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Chapter 2, Section 6: Plenary and Verbal vs. Conceptual Inspiration (cont’d)

Which Bible? Which Version? Part 8 It has been a while since we last posted in this series. Here is the immediately previous one in this series. To find them all from the beginning, first, click on the “Blogs” tab. Then find the search tool in the upper right corner.
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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Chapter 2, Section 1: The Doctrine of Inspiration

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
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Chapter 1, Section 2: Introduction and Conclusion

Which Bible? Which Version? Part 2 Let me proceed with an outline and a summary, to give you the scope of what we will be delving into in the remainder of this book. This scope is not necessarily in any order and it is certainly not all-inclusive. However, to
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Which Bible? Which Version? Chapter 1, Section 1: Introduction

Which Bible? Which Version? Part 1 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,
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