Posted on 10/14/2023 5:04:10 AM PDT by metmom
"Every word of God is tested [pure, flawless]" (Prov. 30:5). God’s Word is without error.
Inerrancy is a term that conveys the belief that the original writings of Scripture are wholly true in everything they teach— whether doctrine, history, science, geography, geology, or any other discipline or knowledge. It also applies to accurate copies of those original writings.
Inerrancy is an unpopular concept with some people because they believe it isn't really important. But consider the implications. No Christian would deny that our relationship to Jesus Christ is of utmost importance. How can we know Him except as He is presented in the Bible? He is our Lord and we must obey His commandments (Heb. 5:9). How can we know what He commands if we doubt His Word?
Others reject inerrancy because they think it's divisive. But inerrancy should be a rallying point for evangelicals, not a dividing point. What unifying factor do we have if we can't agree on the truth of divine revelation?
Still others withhold judgment on the issue, thinking it's a technical matter that is best decided by biblical scholars. On the contrary, it is the most basic of all matters. It's nothing less than asking, "Is there a sure Word from God?"
Inerrancy isn't simply a matter of theological debate. It's a matter of God's character. God cannot lie (Titus 1:2; Heb. 6:18); therefore His Word is true. Jeremiah 10:10 says that the Lord is the true God or the God of truth. The apostle John said, "God is true" (John 3:33). And Jesus defined eternal life as knowing the only true God (John 17:3). Christ came so we might "know him that is true . . . the true God and eternal life" (1 John 5:20).
Don't be shaken by those who attack the integrity of Scripture. As you have opportunity, study any problem passages so you'll know first-hand what the issues and proposed solutions are. And remember, Scripture was given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of Truth (John 16:13). He cannot err.
Suggestions for Prayer
If Psalm 119:12-16 reflects the intent of your heart, read it to the Lord as a prayer of praise and commitment.
For Further Study
According to Matthew 22:29 and John 17:17, what was Jesus' view of Scripture?
From Drawing Near by John MacArthur Copyright © 1993. Used by permission of Crossway Books, a division of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, www.crossway.com.
Studying God’s Word ping
Uplifting Truth and Facts.
Jesus IS The Word.
Amen.
John 1 KJV
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
For me that’s most profound. Because of this Truth I can confidently rally around the Word who truly is Jesus Christ Himself.
AMEN!
There are whole websites set up to “prove that the bible is full of errors and innacuracies and suppoxed contradictions”, but when their accusations are examined, it is proven that those websites don’t know what they are talking about at best, or they do know but hide crucial facts in order to slander the word at worst.
Thankfully there are also websites that refute every false claim by those websites thatfoolishly set out to disprove gods word, and which expose the evil,behind the accusations.
When you seek Me with all of your heart...
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