Questions tagged [inspiration]
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Who is the author of the first 9 chapters of Genesis? And are we to believe that the author knew what God said in his heart? Gen 8:21
Genesis 8:21 KJV
And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil ...
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Have there been any arguments to say 2nd Peter 3:16 is NOT calling Paul’s letters scripture?
Many people appeal to 2nd Peter 3:16 as demonstration that Peter believed Paul’s letters to be scripture. However, is there any alternative interpretations offered as to what it means when Peter says “...
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Is it possible that the literal presentation of scripture alone somewhat diminishes the dynamic nature of God’s living Word? [closed]
Matthew 13:9, (and also a number of other references) mentioned “having ears to hear, let him hear”. Jesus finds it important enough to mention on several occasion. As if to say read between the lines....
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What is the meaning of "theopneustos" when Paul says "All scripture is God-breathed." Did He breathe on/in the scriptures or did He Breathe them out?
Looking at 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching,
rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
The word, "God-breathed" is transliterated as ...
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What specific set of manuscripts did Peter mean by "prophetic word" and "Scripture" in 2 Peter 1:19-21?
2 Peter 1:19-21 (ESV):
19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning ...
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What skills are involved in exhorting and convincing the gainsayers?
In Titus 1:9 we read "Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers."
I'd like to learn from both ...
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Does Jude, inspired by the Holy Spirit (vss. 14-15), quote from the Book of Enoch or is it the other way around?
It is claimed that Jude (vss. 14-15) quoted 1 Enoch 1:9. At first glance, that appears to be true. First, let us consider Jude 14-15:
"Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men ...
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Do Titus 1:2 + 2 Timothy 3:16 mean that scripture is inerrant?
Amended for clarity
Two passages from Paul that are often used together:
In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised
before the world began; (Titus 1:2)
All scripture is given by ...
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Was Mary inspired by Hannah?
In 1 Samuel 2:1-10 (NASB)
1 Then Hannah prayed and said,
“My heart rejoices in the Lord;
My horn is exalted in the Lord,
My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies,
Because I rejoice in Your salvation....
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Difference between ῥῆμα Θεοῦ, vs., λόγον Θεοῦ
What is the difference in meaning between the NT's use of these two phrases, both translated "Word of God" (if any)?
λόγον Θεοῦ (only the singular not plural), Matt 15:6, Mark 7:13, Luke 5;...
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How convincing as a proof of the Inspiration of the Scriptures are the following patterns of 40 (and 41) in the Greek Scriptures? [closed]
There are exactly 40 times in the Greek New Testament Scriptures that God speaks the words 'EGO EIMI' (I AM).
The Deity of Christ | ‘EGO EIMI’ (I AM) | 40 instances
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But straightway Jesus ...
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Is Paul's appeal to nature in his rejection of homosexual behavior an example and vindication of naturalism?
Prior to Paul, the only Jewish objection to homosexual behavior was penetration and ritual prostitution:
[Lev 18:22 NKJV] (22) 'You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.
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In Psalm 12:6-7 who or what will God preserve from that generation?
I'm doing a personal Bible study on the KJV Only doctrine. KJVO advocates point to Psalm 12:6-7 as evidence for the inerrancy of the KJV (or the source manuscripts used by them).
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Does the New Testament claim to be Scripture?
What evidence do we have that Paul, or other NT writers thought that their own writings were the Word of God on par with the Old Testament?
2 Tim. 3:16 - All scripture is given by inspiration of ...
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How can we determine the author's intent in listing various ages in Genesis?
I believe some of the ages given in Genesis are historical, but am one of many who happens to think the earliest ages might be symbolic (example source). If this were to be the case that leaves us ...
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What is "verbal plenary inspiration" and to what texts does it apply?
What is the "verbal plenary" view of the inspiration of Scripture and to what texts is it considered to apply? What hermeneutical approaches hold this view and how does it affect the way they ...
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