SQ # 3

BI – Biblical Introduction (Seminar Question 3)
Can the inspiration and authority of the Bible be proved, or are they matters of faith?
Yes, the Bible proves Bible, the Word of God proves the Word of God. According 2 Timothy 3:16 described inspiration as a supernatural influence exerted on the sacred writers by the Spirit of God. Because of the divine power, the writings are trustworthy and truthful. The authority of the Scripture depends upon its inspiration. God inspired Genesis through the Revelation. Inspiration is the divine movement in which the Holy Spirit guides the minds of selected men and renders them organs of God for the communication of the revelation. In the Old Testament time God spoke His elected men through His mouth directly. God spoke the words to the prophets. In New Testament time the Holy Spirit guided the man to write the Scripture. The Holy Spirit was the source of inspiration. The Word from God was first spoken and then written (2 Peter 1:20-21). Most of the New Testament refers to the Old Testament. The view of inspiration and authority did not make all of the Old Testament binding for all ages. Jesus shred a deep reverence and respect for the Old Testament. He stated that He did not come to destroy the Law or the Prophets. The Bible is powerful because the Bible is the work of both God and man. The Spirit of God guided the mind and understanding of man in knowing the divine word and will of God. The authority of the Bible is based on the fact that it is the Word of God. The degree of authority attributed to the Bible depends on one’s view of revelation. The Holy Bible was written by me divinely inspired and is the record of God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. It reveals the supreme standard by which all human carry out; creeds and religious opinions should be tried.

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