Pure Words, Preserved Words: The Doctrine of Providential Preservation

The words of the Loro are pure words... Thou shah keep them, O Loro, thou shatt preserve them... for ever. [Psalm 12:6-7] The Old Testament in Hebrew... and the New Testament in Creek... being immediately inspired by Cod, and by his singular care and providence kept pure in all ages, are therefore authentical; so as in all controversies of religion, the Church is finally to appeal to them. [Westminster Confession of Faith 1:viii] Introduction Although the Scriptures contain many statements...