Bibliology – The Doctrine of the Bible

Section 2 – Part 2

Evidences for the Inspiration of Scripture

Biblical ______________ Supporting Inspiration

The fact of Inspiration

The extent of Inspiration

The value or purposes of Inspiration

Teaching

Reproof

Correction

Training in righteousness

What are the _______________ for inspiration?

The internal test

It’s written by credible people

The testimony of reliable witnesses

The External test

- - - The Historicity of the book

- - - The continuity of the Bible

- - - It’s unique revelation

- - - Fulfilled prophecy

Messianic prophecies

Born of a woman (Gen. 3:15; Gal. 4:4).
Born of a virgin (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18-25).
A descendant of Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3; 22:18; Matt. 1:1; Gal. 3:16).
From the tribe of Judah (Gen. 49:10; Luke 3:23,33).
Of the house of David (2 Sam. 7:12; Jer. 23:5; Matt. 1:1; Luke 1:32).
Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Matt. 2:1; Luke 2:4-7).
His way prepared by a forerunner (Isa. 40:3-5; Mal. 3:1; Matt. 3:1-3; Luke 3:3-6).
Anointed by the Holy Spirit (Isa. 11:2; Matt. 3:16-17).
Preaching ministry (Isa. 61:1-3; Luke 4:17-21).
Speaking in parables (Ps. 78:2-4; Matt. 13:34-35).
Healing ministry (Isa. 35:5-6; Matt. 9:35).
A prophet (Deut. 18:18; John 6:14; Acts 3:20-22).
A priest (Ps. 110:4; Heb. 5:5-6).
Time of His appearance and death (Dan. 9:24-27: Luke 19:44).
Triumphal entry (Zech. 9:9; John 12:12-16).
Betrayal price (Zech. 11:12-13; Matt. 26:15; 27:7-10).
Abandoned by His disciples (Zech. 13:6-7; Matt. 26:31; Mark 14:50).
Silent before His accusers (Isa. 53:7; Matt. 27:12-14).
Beaten and spat upon (Isa. 50:6; Matt. 26:67).
Mocked (Ps. 22:7-8; Luke 23:35).
Hands and feet pierced (Ps. 22:16; John 19:16-18).
Crucified with transgressors (Isa. 53:12; Mark 15:27-28).
Lots cast for His garments (Ps. 22:18; John 19:23-24).
Cry from the cross (Ps 22:1; Matt. 27:46).
No bones broken (Ps. 24:20; John 19:31-36).
Pierced in His side (Zech. 12:10; John 19:34,37).
Buried with the rich (Isa. 53:9; Matt. 27:57-60).
Resurrection and exaltation (Ps. 16:10; Isa. 52:13; 53:10-12; Acts 2:25-32).
Ascension into heaven (Ps. 68:18; Acts 1:9; Eph. 4:8).
Seated at the right hand of God (Ps. 110:1; Heb. 1:3)