Evangelical Protestantism

• scripture is 'God-breathed'


  • inerrant
  • infallible
• Should be obeyed
• Bible holds more authority than science 


  e/g Genesis is scientifically/historically accurate
• God inspired the authors to produce the precise words he wanted but allowed the author's personality to be expressed
• 'No prophecy ever came by man but the men moved by the Holy Spirit' - Peter
• Evangelism is essential
• Problems:

  • circular argument - Bible justifying the Bible
  • obvious human authorship - Paul wrote the Bible, not God
  • Outdated - not for today's society