answersLogoWhite

0

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."

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What do the Gideons believe about the Bible?

The Gideons believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, inerrant word of God.


Is the Bible considered infallible or inerrant by most Christian theologians?

Most Christian theologians consider the Bible to be both infallible and inerrant, meaning that it is without error and completely trustworthy in all matters of faith and practice.


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.


Is the Bible considered inerrant or infallible?

The Bible is considered inerrant, meaning it is without error in its original form, by some religious traditions. It is also considered infallible, meaning it is incapable of leading people astray in matters of faith and practice.


Is the Bible considered inerrant or infallible by most Christian denominations?

Most Christian denominations consider the Bible to be infallible, meaning it is free from error in matters of faith and practice, but not necessarily inerrant, meaning without any mistakes in all aspects.


The christians holy book is the Bible?

Yes indeed the holy book of the Christians is the BIBLE.


Why is the Bible called the Holy Bible?

The Bible is called the Holy Book because it is the inspired Word of God and God is holy. (Also the Holy Word of God)


What does title mean in the Bible?

The Holy Bible refers to the Holy Spirit


How many times is the Holy Bible mentioned in the Holy Bible?

none


What Bible is the truthful one to read?

No translation is 100% inerrant, but any modern translation is fairly close to the original manuscript.


What is the last book of the Holy Bible?

The last book of the Holy Bible is Revelation.


Is the catholic's holy book The Bible?

Yes. It is the Holy Bible, specifically the Vulgate.