The Inerrancy of Scripture

The Inerrancy of Scripture: The Unshakable Foundation of True Biblical Faith



1. The Growing Divide in Modern Theology
In today’s theological landscape, many who identify as liberal Christians may affirm several core doctrines of the faith. They might readily confess the deity of Christ, the virgin birth, His substitutionary death, His physical resurrection, and even His literal second coming. At first glance, their beliefs may seem aligned with historic Christianity.

But beneath this apparent agreement lies a crucial and dangerous departure—one that ultimately separates true biblical faith from a compromised and diluted version of Christianity. This departure revolves around one foundational doctrine: the inerrancy of Scripture.

2. The Undermining of Scripture’s Authority
While liberals may profess belief in Christ and the essentials of the gospel, their view of the Bible often exposes a subtle but significant divergence from true faith. Many suggest that the Scriptures, though inspired, contain errors, cultural biases, and outdated moral standards. This perspective implies that parts of God’s Word are fallible—that certain teachings are merely products of ancient culture rather than eternal truth.

Such claims undermine the very foundation of Christian doctrine. If the Bible contains mistakes, who decides what is true and what is false? If Scripture’s moral teachings are seen as outdated, what becomes the standard for righteousness and holy living? This rejection of inerrancy opens the door to subjective interpretation and human reasoning, placing man’s judgment above divine revelation.

3. The Biblical Case for Inerrancy
True biblical faith rests on the conviction that God’s Word is entirely inspired, preserved, and authoritative. As the Apostle Paul wrote:

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16, KJV).

The Bible doesn’t merely contain God’s Word—it is God’s Word. Every word, every verse, and every doctrine has been breathed out by God Himself, making Scripture infallible and inerrant in all that it affirms. Jesus Himself upheld the complete truthfulness of Scripture, declaring:

"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth" (John 17:17, KJV).

When we question the inerrancy of the Bible, we question God’s own truthfulness and the trustworthiness of His revelation. To deny inerrancy is to suggest that God inspired a book with errors—an assertion incompatible with His perfect and holy nature.

4. The Consequences of Rejecting Inerrancy
The rejection of inerrancy is not a minor disagreement—it’s a direct assault on the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. When people begin to doubt the complete reliability of the Bible, several dangerous outcomes follow:

  • Moral Relativism: Without an inerrant standard, biblical morality becomes negotiable. Cultural pressures and personal preferences take precedence over God’s commands.
  • Doctrinal Confusion: If parts of the Bible are viewed as erroneous, every doctrine becomes subject to reinterpretation—even the gospel itself.
  • Spiritual Instability: Faith loses its anchor when believers cannot fully trust the Word of God. Doubt replaces confidence, and compromise overtakes conviction.

History shows that every major departure from biblical truth—whether in liberal theology, modernism, or progressive Christianity—can be traced back to a rejection of Scripture’s inerrancy. Once the foundation of God’s Word is weakened, everything built upon it begins to crumble.

5. The Call to Uphold Biblical Inerrancy
The doctrine of inerrancy is not merely an academic debate—it is a spiritual battleground. The enemy has always sought to undermine God’s Word, beginning in the Garden of Eden with the question: "Yea, hath God said?" (Genesis 3:1, KJV). Today, that same question echoes through pulpits, seminaries, and Christian circles.

As believers, we must stand firm on the truth that the Bible is fully inspired, wholly true, and perfectly preserved. The inerrancy of Scripture safeguards the purity of the gospel and the integrity of our faith. To compromise on this point is to compromise on everything God has revealed.

Let us, therefore, hold fast to the words of the psalmist:

"Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever" (Psalm 119:160, KJV).

May we never waver in our confidence that God’s Word is without error, without fault, and without equal.

~Kenneth


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