The Alisa Childers Podcast The Sabbatical Series: Did Early Christians Believe the Bible was Inspired, Inerrant, and Authoritative?
Dec 18, 2023
Exploring the early church fathers' beliefs on the divine nature of Scripture, this podcast chapter provides quotes from Clement of Rome and Justin Martyr. It also delves into the views of Justin, Erenaeus, Tertullian, and Augustine on the Bible as inspired by God, authoritative, and without falsehood.
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Church Fathers on Bible Authority
- Early Church Fathers deeply revered Scripture as inspired by God and authoritative.
- They saw it as truthful, without error, and foundational to Christian faith.
Clement of Rome on Scripture
- Clement of Rome equated Scripture with the very words of God.
- He urged believers to act according to the Holy Spirit's words in Scripture.
Justin Martyr on Divine Inspiration
- Justin Martyr believed Scripture was God speaking through inspired men.
- He distinguished between the human authors and divine inspiration behind the Bible.