Revelation, Inspiration, and Infallibility (28): Discrepancies and apparent contradictions (1)
This article by Ronald Cammenga addresses questions about discrepancies and apparent contradictions in Scripture as part of a series on revelation, inspiration, and infallibility. Beginning with the benefits of written communication as a medium for God's self-revelation, the author establishes foundational principles for understanding how Scripture's written form serves to reliably convey divine truth. This resource defends the reliability of the biblical text against skeptical objections regarding internal consistency.
Previous article in this series: October 1, 2019, p. 15. Benefits of written communication God has chosen to reveal Himself to men through written language. Even apart from the miracle of divine inspiration, written language is an amazing form of communication. To be sure, throughout history it has often been subverted into the service of the lie, from false advertising to Nazi propaganda to outright denial of the truths of the Word of God. But at the same time, it is unparalleled as a means...
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