Because the Bible is inspired by God, it speaks with final authority, it is inerrant (without error) and infallible (always accomplishes its purpose). For the same reason, the Bible has been preserved for succeeding generations and it is animated (endued with life).
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Preservation
o Definition:
This refers to the lasting character of the Bible and affirms that it is not
the result of accident, coincidence or good fortune but rather by the Sovereign
hand of God. On one hand, God does not
promise to do this. But on the other hand,
if His word endures forever then it must be preserved.
o
Scriptural evidence:
§
Psalm 119:89,152: Forever O Lord Thy Word is
settled in heaven ... Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou
hast founded them forever.
§ Matt. 24:35: ...but my words shall not pass away
§ I Peter 1:23: the word "which liveth & abideth forever"
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Animation
o Definition:
This refers to the element of vitality or life which the Bible exhibits as does
no other book. We might say that some
authors write books that are “lively.”
They are an easy read. But the
Bible is itself endued with life.
Literally! Here is an abbreviated
edition of this list of verses; they are more fully recorded in our blog on May
20, 2023.
o Scriptural
evidence:
§ Deut.
32:45-47: These are not just idle words; they are your life. John 6:63: The words I have spoken they are
spirit, they are life. See also Acts 7:38, Heb. 4:12, I Peter 1:23.
o They
have power to save. Again, this is like
no other book. Many books are powerful,
but the Bible has power to make a change in the soul of those who believe.
§ 2
Tim. 3:15: The Scriptures are able to make you wise unto salvation. James 1:21: Receive the implanted word that
can save you. I Peter 1:23: We are born
again by the incorruptible seed, the word of God. See also Romans 1:16; 10:17; 2 Pet 1:4.
o Power
to sanctify
§ John
17:17-19: sanctify them by Thy truth; Thy word is truth. Acts 20:28: Commit to God & Word of His
grace which can build you up, give inheritance among sanctified. See also Eph.5:26; I Thess 2:13; I Peter 2:2.
This concludes our studies in “Bibliology,”
the Doctrine of the Bible. This Book is
so rich, and will bring the sinner into a relationship with God the
Creator. For that reason, Satan’s chief
work is to discourage us from the study, memorization and application of this
Book. “Do not give the devil a foothold”
(Eph. 4:27).
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