1.1 Defining Divine Inspiration: God's supernatural influence on human authors that enabled them to write His Word. 2 Timothy 3:16
1.2 The source of Divine Inspiration: God Himself, the ultimate author of the Bible. 2 Peter 1:21
1.3 The purpose of Divine Inspiration: To reveal God's truth, will, and promises to humanity. John 16:13
2.1 God's Sovereignty in Divine Inspiration: God directed the thoughts and words of the human authors. 2 Samuel 23:2
2.2 Human Participation in Divine Inspiration: God used the personalities, styles, and experiences of the human authors. 1 Corinthians 2:13
2.3 The Holy Spirit's Role in Divine Inspiration: The Spirit guided the authors to write God's truth without error. John 14:26
3.1 Unity of the Bible: Despite being written by different authors over centuries, the Bible has a consistent message. Luke 24:27
3.2 Fulfilled Prophecy: The Bible contains hundreds of prophecies that have been accurately fulfilled. Isaiah 46:9-10
3.3 Transformative Power: The Bible has the power to change lives, demonstrating its divine origin. Hebrews 4:12
4.1 Authority of Scripture: If the Bible is divinely inspired, it carries God's authority and is trustworthy. Psalm 119:89
4.2 Guidance for Life: The Bible, as God's inspired Word, provides direction and wisdom for life. Psalm 119:105
4.3 Salvation and Spiritual Growth: The Bible reveals the way of salvation and helps believers grow spiritually. 1 Peter 2:2
5.1 Believe in the divine inspiration of the Bible and its teachings. John 20:31
5.2 Study the Bible diligently to understand God's truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
5.3 Apply the teachings of the Bible in daily life. James 1:22