Historical criticism places human judgment over divine revelation, reshaping inspired Scripture through assumptions foreign to the biblical text.
The Historical-Critical Method of Interpretation: Turning the Word of God into the Word of Man
Rejecting All Aspects of the Critical Method of Interpretation: How It Turns the Word of God into the Word of Man
Learn why historical-critical assumptions undermine biblical authority and why the historical-grammatical method honors Scripture as Jehovah’s inspired Word.
The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture
Scripture is Jehovah’s inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word, directing Christian belief, worship, conduct, and salvation.
When the Bible Says “It Says,” “Scripture Says,” or “God Says”
Scripture speaks with God’s authority because the Holy Spirit inspired the written Word through human authors.
How the New Testament Uses the Word “Scripture”
The New Testament uses “Scripture” for God-breathed writings that carry Jehovah’s final authority and cannot be broken.
The Real Issue Behind the Inspiration Debate
The inspiration debate is really about whether Scripture is God’s authoritative written Word or human religion under review.
What the Bible Says About Its Own Inspiration
The Bible presents itself as God-breathed Scripture, authoritative in its words, preserved for faith, doctrine, obedience, and hope.
Why the Bible Still Speaks with Authority Today
The Bible still speaks with authority because it is God’s inspired Word, preserved, fulfilled in Christ, and binding today.
Why Must Believers Defend Scripture Without Compromising Its Plain Meaning?
Believers must defend Scripture by preserving its plain meaning, honoring its divine origin, authority, clarity, and unchanging truth.
The Bible Under Fire: How the Biblical Canon Was Recognized
How God’s people recognized the biblical canon through inspiration, prophetic authority, apostolic witness, and Scripture’s unity.
