Bibliology Terms and Descriptions (1/2)

Quiz 1 and Test 1

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Plenary Verbal Inspiration

historic, orthodox view: literally, all the words were breathed out by God

Scripture

“the writings” (words written down)

Dictation

God’s giving of the words that the writers wrote down

Inerrancy

being without error (God gave the words of Scripture without error in the original autographs)

Illumination

indwelling Holy Spirit giving the ability to understand Scripture

Canon

“rule” or “standard”; Sacred Writings accepted by the church as the authoritative rule of faith and practice (or 66 Books of the Bible)

Infallibility

incorruptibility of the Word of God in its transmission through the generations

Providential preservation

God’s protection of His Word to keep it pure in all ages