The Character of Scripture: Inspiration

INPIRATION: It’s God’s Story

The Definition: Biblical Passages

• All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Tim 3:16
• And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Pet 1:19-21
  
  Verbal Inspiration
  o Words and sentences are divinely given, not just larger concepts of ideas.
  Plenary Inspirations
  o All of Scripture, without distinction should be considered God’s Word
  
• Summary
  "Inspiration is the supernatural and providential influence of God's Holy Spirit upon the human authors which caused them to write what He wished to be written for the communication of truth to others." J. I. Packer