Such an important verse for our time. It seems there has been an ever increasing number of those not only outside the church, but also among professed believers, that the Bible is not only fallible, but written by men without the authority of God behind their words. I'm certain that for those aligned with that type of philosophy, this is probably the very first verse that they would throw out.
I thought it would be interesting to look at some quotes of those who stand firm in their conviction of it's inspiration:
Charles Hodge, Presbyterian theologian from the Princeton Theological Seminary, 1872:
"The Bible is the word of God. If granted, then it follows that what the Bible says, God says. That ends the matter."
John Montgomery, then Professor of Melodyland School Of Theology, Anaheim, California)
"I believe that the Bible is completely, entirely and verbally the word of God I refuse to stand above and criticize it; I insist rather, on standing below it and letting it criticize me."
Sir Isaac Newton, “I have a fundamental belief in the Bible as the Word of God, written by men who were inspired. I study the Bible daily.”
and my personal favorite because it is stated so logically,
Now I fully realize that there could be quotes posted just as eloquent from men who doubt the inspiration and inerrancy of God's Word, and it really doesn't matter which side can produce the most proficient of writers to back their arguments. What it comes down to is what you believe. It is a matter of faith.
I thought it would be interesting to look at some quotes of those who stand firm in their conviction of it's inspiration:
Charles Hodge, Presbyterian theologian from the Princeton Theological Seminary, 1872:
"The Bible is the word of God. If granted, then it follows that what the Bible says, God says. That ends the matter."
John Montgomery, then Professor of Melodyland School Of Theology, Anaheim, California)
"I believe that the Bible is completely, entirely and verbally the word of God I refuse to stand above and criticize it; I insist rather, on standing below it and letting it criticize me."
Sir Isaac Newton, “I have a fundamental belief in the Bible as the Word of God, written by men who were inspired. I study the Bible daily.”
and my personal favorite because it is stated so logically,
John Wesley, "This book had to be written by one of three people: good men, bad men or God. It couldn’t have been written by good men because they said it was inspired by the revelation of God. Good men don’t lie and deceive. It couldn’t have been written by bad men because bad men would not write something that would condemn themselves. It leaves only one conclusion. It was given by divine inspiration of God.”
Now I fully realize that there could be quotes posted just as eloquent from men who doubt the inspiration and inerrancy of God's Word, and it really doesn't matter which side can produce the most proficient of writers to back their arguments. What it comes down to is what you believe. It is a matter of faith. But if you strike this verse, which verse falls next?
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