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

C. Helpful in suggesting ways in which our Bible came to us

D. Deep problems

1. Pursues truth from a scientific study of religion , not the word of Jesus and the apostles

2. Seeks to interpret the Bible according to the limits of what they consider meaningful and possible

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3. It tends to undermine the Bible as revelation , and rather sees it primarily as record of religious community.

Let His Word Be True, and every man a liar!

Isa. 40.8 - The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

Conclusion

» The Word of God is inspired by God, for the authors were carried along by the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures they wrote, therefore, are the very inspired words of the living God. » And while modern biblical criticism offers many helps to aid our understanding of the Bible, its general skepticism about the Bible’s inspiration suggests that we must be careful at the things produced by them.