Plenary Inspiration
#1
Posted 20 October 2011 - 12:07 PM
Thanks
#2
Posted 20 October 2011 - 11:05 PM
#3
Posted 22 November 2011 - 04:30 PM
Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology
Ambrose University College & Seminary
Calgary, AB CANADA
#4
Posted 22 November 2011 - 09:28 PM
Not necessarily. When the statement talks about completeness, it is asserting that there is nothing that we need to know or needed from outside of Scripture in order to attain/receive salvation. A doctrine of plenary inspiration, as you are probably aware, refers that all portions of Scripture are inspired by the Spirit and not merely the "inspiring" parts. Plenary inspiration is implied, however, and commonly understood to rest in the idea of the "Scriptures."
Does not the CMA expand on this by including "They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice" ? Granted, the definition of "faith and practice" is so vague that clarification is in need. However, would not this help cover the issue of plenary inspired?
#5
Posted 25 November 2011 - 10:47 AM
#6
Posted 28 February 2012 - 09:14 AM
#7
Posted 28 February 2012 - 12:57 PM
#8
Posted 28 February 2012 - 10:02 PM
I think they are just making the point that with the Bible now in the Dogon language, the people can read it in a language that really communicates to their hearts rather than in a more widely used language such as French. If you have ever tried to read or listen to the Word in something that is not your first language (on the one you feel the most comfortable in) you know that some things do get "lost in translation". I hope this explanation helps.
Very helpful. Thank you.
#9
Posted 04 March 2012 - 12:23 PM
I believe that the Bible is verbally and Plenarily inspired. I have a problem in trying to explain it.