Discuss the problems and assess the validity of the concept of inspiration in scripture
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The Bible is considered by Christians to be a set of 'inspired' books; those which have been inspired by God in some way. This belief makes the Bible valued as a sacred text, a guide for life, God's words if you like. For Christians, the Bible is a superior source of literature and because of its holy nature cannot be compared to any human creation. The Bible holds authority because Christians believe God to be …
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…or less, employed the instrumentality of their understanding, their will, their memory and all the powers of their personality". Inspiration of scripture then may only be a valid concept for those who believe in the 'Holy Ghost' and so for those who choose to read the Bible as a historical text alone, the concept is unnecessary and yet for Christians, it seems irrelevant how the Bible is inspired but only important that it is inspired.
…or less, employed the instrumentality of their understanding, their will, their memory and all the powers of their personality". Inspiration of scripture then may only be a valid concept for those who believe in the 'Holy Ghost' and so for those who choose to read the Bible as a historical text alone, the concept is unnecessary and yet for Christians, it seems irrelevant how the Bible is inspired but only important that it is inspired.
