Originally Posted by John_C
Jeff,

I agree with you totally on this, but would you speak on the doctrine of inerrancy coming late into the game. I think I read where inerrancy did not become a doctrine until early in the 20th century. That is not to say, as some claim, that earlier believers did not affirm inerrancy, but that it was probably assume.

Thanks for your input.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Augustine used the phrase "inerrant" back in the 4th century.

Here's a good article on that subject: The Truthfulness of Scripture - Inerrancy.


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