First let's define Infallibility vis-a-vis the Bible. When applied to the Scriptures, infallibility refers to the quality of not misleading; of being entirely truthful and dependable with respect to its message as a whole. Infallibility does not lend itself to affirming the complete truthfulness of every statement found in the Bible that is taken out of its context, or otherwise wrongly interpreted.
Along with infallibility, inerrancy is an inevitable corollary of the
doctrine of the inspiration of the Scriptures. At face value,
“inerrant” simply means “free from error.” But people
in fact have different ideas of what is meant by “inerrancy” as applied to the Scriptures.
Why do I believe the Bible is "infallible"? Well, this is a logival conclusion to my beleive that the Bible is the Word of God, is completely inspired. That the Scriptures are Inspired is taught (primarily) in two passages in the New Testament:
In 2 Tim. 3: 16, Paul asserts that all Scripture is God-breathed, i.e., theopneustos, which literally means “God-spirated” or breathed-out, indicating that the Scriptures are a product of God’s creative breath. The production and formation of the Scriptures therefore, are of divine origin; as much the product of God’s creative activity as the creation of man and the universe.
In 2 Pet. 1: 19 – 21, Peter asserts that the “word of the prophets,” (meaning the Scriptures) did not originate out of any
human initiative, nor did they emerge from any private reflections of holy men. Rather, holy men – the prophets and scripture writers – “spoke from God” as they were quickened and carried along by a divinely imparted impulse more explicit than mere guidance or direction.
2007-02-15 15:08:17
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answered by Phoebhart 6
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The Bible is only infallible when it comes to man's salvation. There are many things in the Bible which have nothing to do with our salvation. They were written for cultural, historical, geographical, poetic or other reasons.
Have a nice day!
2007-02-15 23:05:03
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answer #2
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answered by Anonymous
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The teachings in the Holy Books are the word of the One True God.
The One True God is omniscient, so His word must be infallible.
2007-02-15 23:03:22
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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If God wanted you to know what he expected of you, and how to live, then what good would it do for God to give you a book full of human errors? How would you know which of the commandments that God really wanted you to follow, and which ones were added by someone else and were false? What if some of God's commands were missing? How would you discover what the missing ones were? You would be better off not having a book at all if you were just going to guess at random what God wanted you to do.
2007-02-15 23:11:53
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answered by Randy G 7
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Well, what do you mean by infallible?
It does not contradict it-self.
It's teachings are sound, and if everyone actually followed God's commands, imagine what our world would be like.
Very simply; I know my masters voice.
2007-02-15 23:05:56
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answered by ? 4
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FROM A TO Z OR GENESIS TO REVELATIONS THE BIBLE MAKES SENSE TO ME
A TO Z GENESIS TO REVELATIONS
All exist here. Gen.1:1,2;
Billion year old earth prepared. Gen.1:3-25;
Create Adam in image of God and Jesus.Gen.1:26; Col.1:15-17;
Deciever of Eve, a tree not to touch Gen.3:1-5; Rev.9:12;
Evil exist before Eden. Gen.3:22; Gen.8:21;
Fallen angels and the holy. Job 38:4-7; Gen.6:2,4; Jude 6; 2Pet.2:4;
God knows Cain killed Abel.Gen.4:9; He marked Cain, none to harm him.
Heaven is God's throne, earth is his footstool. Psm.66:1; Matt.5:32,33;
Isaac and Ishmael bury Abraham Gen.25:7,9; Jacob has twelve tribes.
Jacob 215 years in canaan, and heirs 215 in Rameses Egypt Empire #1.
Kind and wise was Joseph governor of Egypt 80 years to die, 1698 BC.
Law comes to heirs from Moses at generation four from Abraham Gal.3:16-18;
Moses & heirs exit Egypt half million strong Exo.12:40,41; 430 years at law.
Now at 857 to 897 after flood, Moses age 120 dies in 40th year Deut.34:7;
On 14th day New year Josh 5:6,10,12; 40 years end 898th, Judges 11:26;300.
Prophet Judge Samuel Acts 13:24; 450 & 857 is 1307 after flood and 1103 BC
Quick Solomon at 480 1Ki.6:1; & 897 is 1377,1Ki.11:42;36 died, 1413 at 997 BC
Rehoboam and 17 kings in 391st year in Babylon Empire # 3 captivity. 606 BC
Several more prophets and in 1110 years, 40 write,39 O.T. books done 443 BC
Trust in his word down through world history, it is this & Satan that do end.
Until Jesus is at Rome, and onto his 1000 year reign to make all new again.
Visit his advice in N.T. of 27 books, done 50 to 100 years in Roman Empire #6.
With all this & Acts 7:1-60; 13:17-23; & Heb.11:1-4; 12:1,2; much is to view.
X-believers were many then and now, but Jesus only needs a heavenly elect few
You see people have their own, but they need Christ's great point of view.
Zion is the mount they are on to make heaven and earth and all things new.
2007-02-15 23:02:33
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answered by jeni 7
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Given the hundreds of errors, and dozens of self-contradictions in the bible, to suppose that it is infallible is ludicrous.
2007-02-15 23:02:14
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answer #7
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answered by Anonymous
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Because I believe that God is powerful enough to preserve his word even in the hands of sinful men. And since it is His word it is infallible.
2007-02-15 23:00:39
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answer #8
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answered by Miss Momma 4
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it is the most unique piece of literature ever compiled, considering the locations it was written, the number of authors it was written by, the varying cultures of all of those authors, its archeological accuracy, it's historical accuracy...just to name a few reasons.
oh, and the fact that there are so many authors all writing on their own theologies...
and there are no disagreements or contradictions.
2007-02-15 23:02:38
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answered by κερυξω 3
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I dont think it is. I think its excellent and truthful and honest. because its the only Book that is the word of God and christ. and is truthful.
2007-02-15 23:43:40
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answered by mamas_grandmasboy06 6
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