Bible Interpretation, Student Workbook, SW05

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B I B L E I N T E R P R E T A T I O N

B. The Bible is written by human authors .

1. Isaiah, Isa. 1.1-2

2. Paul, Gal. 1.1-5

3. Moses, Ps. 90.1-2

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4. David, Ps. 19.1

C. The Scriptures are also inspired by God .

1. They are “ breathed out ” by God himself, 2 Tim. 3.16-17.

2. Their authorship are of no private interpretation, 2 Pet. 1.19-20.

3. The authors were carried along by the Holy Spirit, 2 Pet. 1.21.

D. Implications of the divine inspiration of the Scriptures

1. Because the Scriptures are inspired by God, we assert that they contain no errors in regard to their teachings or affirmations of truth (the doctrine of inerrancy ).