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Some claim that there is a “sense” in which the Bible is “inspired of God” — but that it cannot be claimed that the very words themselves were divinely given. Will this theory stand the test of critical examination? This article looks at the biblical claim itself.

In what sense is the Bible “inspired”? This passage affirms that the very words of the Bible are God’s.

The Scriptures are either inspired by God or they are not.

In his second letter to Timothy, Paul stated that the Scriptures are “inspired of God” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). The Greek is one word, theopneustos, literally “God breathed.” It is an affirmation that God...

Evidence of scientific foreknowledge in the Bible points to the original author—God!

The literary unity of the Bible is evidence of Divine inspiration.

In his second letter to Timothy, Paul mentions two men, Jannes and Jambres, who withstood Moses. Who were these men, and how did Paul know of them, since they are not named in the Old Testament?

How should we view the writings of Paul? The apostle claimed that his message was from God.

Peter’s recognition of fulfilled prophecies in Acts chapter 1 affirms the inspiration of Scripture.

Did Jude quote from the apochryphal “Book of Enoch”? If so, would that affect the credibility of the book of Jude?

In a letter to the church in Corinth, Paul said: “I think I have the Spirit of God” (1 Cor. 7:40). Was the apostle uncertain of his possession of the Holy Spirit? Read this discussion of this puzzling passage.

It is sometimes claimed that the Bible is inconsistent in its theology in that it claims infallibility for the apostles’ teaching, yet acknowledges they made mistakes in their personal lives. How does one address this alleged difficulty?

The Bible makes a claim that most books do not. It claims to be from God.

Some books, both ancient and modern, also claim a divine origin. However, unlike other books that make the claim, the Bibl...

Your attitude toward the Scriptures determines how God’s Word will influence your life.

Certainly. Your question is very thoughtful. The following points, I believe, will help put this issue in focus:

First, the Bible does not attempt to conceal the foibles of the great people that a...

What is it about the Bible that has made it the most influential book in the history of the world? Here are seven great truths that help answer that question.

Human writers often make careless errors, however, the Bible does not. The precision of God’s word is evidence of its divine origin.

What the Bible doesn’t tell us is an indication of its supernatural origin.

“Prophecy” is a message from God; the act of bringing forth that message is “prophesying.” “Prophecy” derives from a compound Greek term consisting of pro (“forth”) and phemi, “to speak,” hence, "t...

This word is an anglicized form of the Greek apologeia, literally meaning “a verbal defense.” It is found eight times in the New Testament, and a verb form occurs some ten times.

For example, Luke...