Kingdom Roots

The Inspiration and Inerrancy of the Bible - KR 3

Feb 11, 2016
Scott McKnight, a New Testament scholar at Northern Seminary, dives deep into the intricate relationship between biblical inspiration and inerrancy. He emphasizes that the Bible is a divine guide meant for transformation rather than a political tool. McKnight explores how Scripture is designed to lead to salvation and personal growth, urging listeners to appreciate its narrative arc from Eden to the new heavens. He highlights the importance of reading for transformation, not just for academic output, making a compelling case for the resurrection as the foundation of faith.
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INSIGHT

Inspiration As God-Breathed Collaboration

  • Inspiration means God-breathed work across authors and centuries, not divine dictation to a lone author.
  • The Bible expresses what God wants said through human personalities guided by the Spirit.
INSIGHT

Inerrancy As A Politicized Term

  • Inerrancy historically focuses on the comprehensive truthfulness of Scripture but has become politicized.
  • The term often signals theological or cultural team alignment rather than pure truth discussion.
ADVICE

Read Scripture For Transformation

  • Use Scripture primarily to teach, rebuke, correct, and train in righteousness as Paul describes.
  • Approach texts expecting transformation so servants of God become equipped for every good work.
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