Lesson Five The Holy Scriptures The Holy Bible Introduction Chosen by God to reveal to Us . . . Controversies Over the Bible One of Most Important Doctrines Doctrine of Bible call Bibliology I. The Revelation of the Bible A. Mystery of Revelation Unknown in Ages Past B. Meaning of Revelation Made known to us C. Means of Revelation Moved by the Holy Ghost II. The Inspiration of the Bible A. Meaning of Inspiration All Scripture is Divinely Inspired Words given by the Holy Spirit were written down by human writers. B. Method of Inspiration 1. Quality Category Thought vs Verbal/Word Inspiration 2. Quantity Category Partial vs Plenary (Full) Inspiration 3. Result of Inspiration An inerrant and infallible KJ Bible III. The Preservation of the Bible Two Questions concerning Preservation 1. Does the Bible teach “Inerrancy of the Scriptures?” 2. Which version of the Bible should one use in our day? A. Copying of the Scriptures 1. Old Testament Preservation Mesoretic Scribes = Masoretic Text 2. New Testament Preservation NT Scribes – Same extreme diligence B. Canon of the Scriptures Guidelines or Standards Word “canon” = “measuring line or rule” Guided by God Selected which writings to include C. Common Language of Scriptures 1. Greek Language Koine Greek – Common Man’s language 2. English Language British Empire – Common man’s language 2. English Language Men Chosen to Translate Gifted Linguistics Reverence for Word of God Method Used to Translate Translation Method Review Method 1. Minority Text Most ancient not most accurate Westscott-Hort Text Modern Versions of Bible 2. Majority Text KJB – historically used by Churches Authority for Faith and Practice