RESEARCH PAPER
INSPIRATION OF SCRIPTURE: AN EXAMINATION OF FIVE PRINCIPLES
Patrick Scales
Theo 525: Systematic Theology 1
March 4, 2024
Contents
Overview of the Inspiration of Scripture ………………………………………………………1
The Facts of Inspiration
The Bible Witnesses
Divine Origin
The Permanence of Scripture
The Doctrine of Inspiration of Scripture ………………………………………………………6
Scripture Supports Inspiration
Divine Human Authorship
Perspectives of Inspiration ....…………………………………………………………...............9
Verbal Plenary of Inspiration
The Holy Spirit and Inspiration
The Extent of Inspiration ……………………………………………………………...............11
Degrees of Inspiration
Inspiration and Historical Accuracy
The Intensiveness of Inspiration ………………………………………………………………13
God Breathed
The Affirmation of Inspiration
Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………...............15
Bibliography ……………………………………………………………………………………16
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