Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast Infallibility vs. Inerrancy
Jan 31, 2025
The discussion dives into the distinctions between infallibility and inerrancy, crucial for understanding Scripture's authority. Callers raise thought-provoking questions about enhancing pro-life arguments with biblical references. There's an intriguing examination of the fate of Old Testament saints after death. The conversation also navigates the balance between witnessing and employing tactical approaches when discussing faith, emphasizing the importance of context and timing in evangelism.
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Inerrancy Debate: An In-House Discussion
- The debate around biblical inerrancy is primarily an "in-house" discussion among believers.
- It centers on how to interpret God's role in inspiring the text and the level of accuracy intended.
Infallibility vs. Inerrancy
- Biblical infallibility means the Bible is error-free in matters of faith and practice, but may contain errors in history or science.
- Inerrancy, however, suggests the Bible is error-free in all its affirmations, considering genre and authorial intent.
Retroduction: Defending Inspiration
- John Warwick Montgomery uses "retroduction" to defend biblical inspiration, starting with the Gospels as historical documents.
- He then examines Jesus' view of the Old Testament and His promise of the Holy Spirit's guidance to the apostles.