Simply Put The Inspiration of Scripture
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Dec 30, 2025 Explore the profound idea that the Bible is God-breathed and carries divine authorship. Delve into the differences between ordinary inspiration and the unique inspiration of Scripture. Discover how every word holds authority, emphasizing that all parts of the Bible, not just the red-letter texts, reflect God's voice. Barry Cooper unpacks plenary inspiration, highlighting that while human authors contribute their styles, the true message is divinely orchestrated. Join the revelation that Scripture's reliability extends down to its very words and tenses.
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Scripture Is God-Breathed
- Barry Cooper explains 'inspiration' means God breathed out Scripture through the Spirit.
- This makes the Bible's words carry God's authority and guarantees their trustworthiness.
Read Scripture As God's Voice
- When you want to hear God speak, open your Bible and read it as God-breathed.
- Trust that the text on the page carries divine authority and attend to its words carefully.
All Parts Are Equally God-Breathed
- 'Plenary inspiration' means every part of Scripture is fully God-breathed, not just selected portions.
- Therefore all Scripture carries the authority of God and of Christ equally.
