Revelation, Inspiration, and Infallibility (3): God’s Word Written
Cammenga defends the doctrine of biblical infallibility against liberal and non-Christian approaches to Scripture, arguing that the Bible is the complete, divinely inspired, and authoritative Word of God rather than a mixture of divine and human content. The article establishes the theological foundation for accepting Scripture's full reliability by examining what the Bible is and evaluating different views on inspiration. This resource is essential for those seeking a Reformed understanding of Scripture's nature and authority grounded in confessional commitments like the Heidelberg Catechism.
Previous article in this series: October 1, 2012, p. 8. Christianity is a revealed religion. Christians are "people of the Book." The believer, according to the Heidelberg Catechism, the 21st A, "hold[s] for truth all that God has revealed to us in His Word." The child of God does not question, much less raise objections to or deny the accuracy of the Bible. Rather, he holds for truth -- objective truth -- all that God has revealed in His Word. He holds for truth all that God has revealed in...
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