In this episode we dive into 10 specific examples of "errors" in the Bible. Some of these are more valid than others. Will this change the way I view the Bible? Find out here on Theology for Teens.
Relevant Scriptures:
heb 4.12
12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
2 tim 3.16
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
2 p 1.19 2 p 1.20 2 p 1.21
19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.
21 For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
mt 24.35
35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
isa 55.11
11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth
will not return to Me empty,
but it will accomplish what I please,
and it will prosper where I send it.
ps 119
isa 40.8
8 The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of our God stands forever.”
---
What is the history of inherency
The doctrine of inerrancy is rooted in the belief that the Bible, as the word of God, is free from error in all its teachings. This doctrine has been a foundational tenet of Christian faith since the early church, but its formal articulation and widespread acceptance came much later.
In the early church, leaders like Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD) held to a form of biblical inerrancy, believing that any perceived contradictions or errors were due to human misunderstanding rather than actual mistakes in the text.
During the Middle Ages (5th-15th century), there was little discussion about biblical inerrancy since it was broadly accepted that scripture was divinely inspired and therefore free from error. However, with the rise of humanism and the Reformation in the 16th century, there began to be more debate about biblical accuracy.
In the Enlightenment era (17th-18th century), advances in science and critical thinking led some scholars to question traditional beliefs about scripture. In response, Protestant theologians further developed and defended the doctrine of inerrancy.
In modern times, biblical inerrancy became a key issue within evangelical Christianity, especially during fundamentalist-modernist controversies of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (1978) is one significant example where over 300 evangelical scholars affirmed their belief that "Scripture is without error or fault in all its teaching".
