The Doctrine of Inerrancy Needs Work!

What are the implications of the biblical data for the doctrine of inerrancy? Does the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy need improvement? Dr. J and Dr. Licona talk about his new book, "Jesus, Contradicted."

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Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. HCU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HCU campus in Houston.

[TruthBeTold]

Augustine: "If we are perplexed by any apparent contradiction in Scripture, it is not allowable to say, "The author of this book is mistaken."; but either the manuscript is faulty, or the translation is wrong, or you have not understood." (Against Faustus 11:5).

[dmam]

Mike Licona… the GOAT whose debate with Shankar alli brought us nabeel and David Wood. Thank you

[donj]

I think the idea of inerrancy arose as a counter to the ideas being presented in modernism, that nothing sticks on the wall when examined. Contra that, inerrancy says too much, that everything sticks on the wall, except for 1000s of exception cases explained in books. I prefer to say what Scripture claims, that Scripture is inspired by God and authoritative for one's active faith.

[ozdoublelife]

This is all accurate. If we get upset it's because we're lazy and simply follow the culture. I'm totally ok with the errors. It does nothing but push me towards my savior in faith by His grace.

[dokidokibibleclub]

I'm getting podcast nostalgia when Dr. Jaros and Dr. Licona collab for this. Thank you for showcasing the book. I'll definitely pick up the Audible version

[DG-ddln]

Unless you have the initials Ph.D behind your name in textual criticism and a strong understanding of how to translate the languages that make up the Bible, you may want to understand that before you make any comments in a negative way towards Dr. Licona and his book.
I whole heartedly support the time and energy it takes to gain the knowledge and understanding Professors attain that deal in these areas and more. If you do not have this same level of knowledge and experience and understanding, then you may want gain a clearer understanding before saying anything negative about anyone.

[The-F.R.E.E.-J.]

Could you know Jesus, without ever having access to a bible? If you say "No", you're raising the Bible up to the level of God. The Bible is a fantastic tool you can use to learn ABOUT your God however, God is the only way you get to know God personally. That's why He said,
The only way to me, is me.

[PhilisophicalDad]

You should have kept with the KJV! If it was good enough for Paul it should have been good enough for us!!!

[dooglitas]

If there are errors in the Bible, then the implications for our faith and for who God is--or if He even exists--are megalithic. If God is not capable of protecting His word through the ages, then is He truly all-powerful? How does a great Bible scholar reconcile his scholarly findings with the belief in an almighty God, or with the belief that the Bible is actually a divinely inspired document? Is it really? What does all this say about the foundation of Christian faith? That foundation seems to be a foundation on sand--if Dr. Licona's assertions are true. Is the good Doctor working to support the Christian faith or to destroy its very foundations?

[adamfleder]

How would feel if your partner was faithful 98% of the time?
Why couldn’t God preserve the originals?

[RoyceVanBlaricome]

Mike, what do you mean by "errors". Please be more specific. Cite some AND how you know them to be errors. Every single so-called "error" that I've seen cited thus far has been fairly easily explained away. You've even done so yourself.

Also, according to some writings I've seen by folks, like Daniel B. Wallace, due to the number of manuscripts we have today coupled with the advances made in Textual Criticism and Manuscript Authenticity, we are as close to the autographs today as we may well ever be.

I would also add that I think you need to extrapolate more on what you think "Inspiration" is as contrast with the widely accepted definition found in 2nd Pet. 1:21. There is also the aspect that the Scriptures we have are inerrant and infallible BECAUSE God has "breathed out" what we have. And, as you know, there are other writings that we do not have and I would say it must be assumed that we do not have them because God did not want us to have them.

[thomasglass]

Stop being heretical Michael! The doctrine of inerrancy doesn't need work. The one who needs work is you. Repent!