Nov/071
How do we know that the Bible is divinely inspired?
Growing up as a Christian, we’re often taught that the author’s of the Bible are given their words via divine inspiration, thus making the Bible quite literally God’s Word.
But how do we know this to be true?
Here are a few places in the Bible that talk about it being inspired from God.
2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness
In this scripture, the word used for “God-breathed” is the Greek word theopneustos – which is best translated in English as ‘divinely inspired’ (and it is in other versions, I’m just quoting the NIV).
It’s also written in 2 Peter.
2 Peter 1:20-21
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
So there you have it – for all those who wanted to know, it is in fact written that the Bible is divinely inspired from God.
If you found this entry helpful, let me know! Or if you have any other questions, I’d love to look into it for you. Leave your question in the comments.
November 28th, 2007
yah! good to know! I’ve been wondering for a while now where it said that. I have another project for you if you want it? Original sin. Some saint came up with the concept of original sin years after Jesus’ death and now everyone preaches it. BUT, if every human is born into sin, then how could Jesus live a sinless life? he WAS a human and he WAS born. My thesis: people are not automatically sinful when they are born, sin is negative actions we make. So in theory for a short time at the beginning of our lives we are totally blameless. This has the added bonus of getting dead baby’s into heaven! Just an idea.