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What do you mean when you say the Bible is infallible and inerrant?
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Although normally considered a synonym for inerrant, some say that calling The Bible infallible means that it can never mislead or deceive, but that this does not necessarily mean that it is inerrant - without error. This should mean that misunderstandings or contradictions should never be found in the Bible and that, for example, Matthew's use of the Book of Isaiah to show that the virgin birth was prophesied is not misleading.
Calling the Bible inerrant means that the Bible contains no error of fact or transcription. This means that if any historical error or other error of fact is found in the Bible, then the entire belief in its inerrancy must be called into question. If the belief in the Bible's inerrancy is applied to an English translation of the Bible, this applies even to errors of translation.
Some say that the above rule for inerrancy is too broad and that the bible contains exactly what God intends to convey, but the absence of error does not necessarily apply to the incidental, scientific, geographical, or historical statements in Scripture.
Professor Alley of the University of Richmond is quoted as saying, "While some persons may continue to hold that the historic Christian belief in biblical infallibility and inerrancy is the only valid starting point and framework for a theology of revelation, such contentions should be heard with a smile and incorporated into the bylaws of the Flat Earth Society."
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If the Bible is inerrant then why are there many historical and archaeological errors?
A:Yes, there are numerous historical and archaeological errors in the Bible. We therefore have to decide whether to continue to believe it is inerrant and, if so, what we mean by this. Some would say the Bible is inerrant on matters of faith, but not necessarily on history. Others would say if we find apparent errors in the Bile, then we have misunderstood the text, possibly for many centuries, and must reinterpret it. Of course, others would say that the Bible is the truly inerrant word of God and can not contain errors, and that if we read the Bible with total faith then those errors will just disappear.
What does it mean to say that the Bible is the Word of God?
Some believe that the Bible is the word of God because it was literally told to the authors by God himself, and therefore is infallible. Others believe that the Bible is the word of God because it was inspired by God, although the books were the work of men, and although it can contain errors of history and science, it is infallible on matters of faith.
Is the Holy Bible inerrant?
Some regard the Bible as inerrant - totally without error or contradiction. Others, more practically regard the Bible as infallible - containing possible errors or contradictions on matters of history and the natural world, but not on matters of faith. Calling the Bible inerrant means that the Bible contains no error of fact or transcription. This means that if any historical error or other error of fact is found in the Bible, then the entire belief in its inerrancy must be called into question. If the belief in the Bible's inerrancy is applied to an English translation of the Bible, this applies even to errors of translation. Some say that this rule for inerrancy is too broad and that the Bible contains exactly what God intends to convey, but the absence of error does not necessarily apply to the incidental, scientific, geographical, or historical statements in Scripture. Professor Alley of the University of Richmond is quoted as saying, "While some persons may continue to hold that the historic Christian belief in biblical infallibility and inerrancy is the only valid starting point and framework for a theology of revelation, such contentions should be heard with a smile and incorporated into the bylaws of the Flat Earth Society."
Can you still say that the Bible is inerrant despite the few amounts of copyist errors found there?
Yes, the doctrine of doctrine of Biblical inerrancy refers not to minor errors, but to the lack of contradiction and falsities in the Bible. No doctrines are affected by minor copyist errors.
What is meant by saying that the Bible is the inspired word of God?
Some who believe that the Bible is the word of God say it was literally told to the authors by God himself, and therefore is infallible. Others believe that the Bible was inspired by God and, although it can contain errors of history and science, it is infallible on matters of faith. There is no evidence of either, so neither view can be be put forward as more correct than the other.
Who is the most infallible out of the people below Adolf Hitler?
It is difficult to say who was the most infallible out of the people below Adolf Hitler. One can argue that none were infallible, as all eventually were punished for their crimes.
What do you mean when you say the Bible is a relevation?
It means 'uplifting'.
What does it mean when you dream about something in the Bible?
depending on your views it may be god wanting you to look at certain story or bible verse, its hard to interpret what it may mean if you dont say what part of the bible you dreamed about specifically.
How many books in the Bible are considered History?
This depends on the definition of history. Biblical literalists consider the Bible to be inerrant and that every event from creation forward is literally history. Others say that very little in the Bible is actually history. The books generally categorised as 'History' are: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.
What is meant by inerrancy and inspiration of scripture?
Inerrancy refers to the belief that the Bible is without error or contradiction in its original manuscripts. It asserts that the Bible is fully accurate and trustworthy in all matters it addresses, including historical, scientific, and theological aspects. Inspiration refers to the belief that the writers of scripture were guided or influenced by the Holy Spirit to accurately communicate God's message to humanity. It suggests that the words of the Bible are divinely inspired and carry authority and truth.
How is the teaching of the church infallible?
A:Most Protestant denominations say that what they teach from the Bible is infallible, because the Bible is inerrant. Scholars have identified many errors in the Bible, but they accept that it is not their role to challenge religious teachings. The Catholic Church also relies on the Bible to be inerrant, but adds and emphasises that when the pope speaks ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals, his teaching is infallible. This is based on the decision of the First Vatican Council in 1870, documented in Pastor Aeternalis, chapter 6:9. Therefore, faithfully adhering to the tradition received from the beginning of the christian faith, to the glory of God our savior, for the exaltation of the Catholic religion and for the salvation of the christian people, with the approval of the Sacred Council, we teach and define as a divinely revealed dogma that when the Roman Pontiff speaks EX CATHEDRA, that is, when, in the exercise of his office as shepherd and teacher of all Christians, in virtue of his supreme apostolic authority, he defines a doctrine concerning faith or morals to be held by the whole Church, he possesses, by the divine assistance promised to him in blessed Peter, that infallibility which the divine Redeemer willed his Church to enjoy in defining doctrine concerning faith or morals. Therefore, such definitions of the Roman Pontiff are of themselves, and not by the consent of the Church, irreformable. [My emphasis in bold]Bishop Geoffrey Robinson (Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church) asks how a council can infallibly declare the infallibility of the pope unless we assume in advance that the council was itself infallible. In the absence of infallibility on the part of the First Vatican Council, the pronouncement in Pastor Aeternalis is no more than an opinion..In the same document, the council appears to have limited that infallibility, by limiting the pope to jealously guarding and explaining what was handed down through the apostles, and not the ability to disclose a new doctrine by revelation (chapter 4):6. For the Holy Spirit was promised to the successors of Peter not so that they might, by his revelation, make known some new doctrine, but that, by his assistance, they might religiously guard and faithfully expound the revelation or deposit of faith transmitted by the apostles.The council may not have intended to have one clause limit the other in this way. The pope's pronouncement on the Assumption of the virgin Mary was certainly not handed down through the apostles, so even if the pope is indeed infallible on certain matters Robinson believes this clause means that the pope was assuming an infallibility he did not have in this case.In summary: (i) the Bible is generally regarded as containing infallible teachings (ii) there is reasonable doubt whether Catholics really ought to hold the pope to be infallible; and (iii) there is further doubt as to whether the pope ought to be regarded as infallible when making pronouncements such as on the Assumption of Mary.
Does it say in the Bible to be charitable?
yes it say in the bible to be always charitable in the bible always read your bible and prayers
