Dr. Stephen Nichols

If the Word of God errs, even in part, how can we trust it? And how do we know where it errs and where it doesn't? And remember, going back to the statement, Anything that we impute, R.C. says, if we impute a view that is lesser than full and total trustworthiness and inerrancy, well, then we can't trust it.

If the Word of God errs, even in part, how can we trust it? And how do we know where it errs and where it doesn't? And remember, going back to the statement, Anything that we impute, R.C. says, if we impute a view that is lesser than full and total trustworthiness and inerrancy, well, then we can't trust it.

So I do think the Chicago Statement played a role in stealing that generation to come to stand on the authoritative word of God. As you look over 20th century church history, it's a significant moment. And even just for this, Nathan, there were three, 400 people there who signed this statement. Five points, 19 articles. Can you imagine getting 400 evangelicals in a room?

So I do think the Chicago Statement played a role in stealing that generation to come to stand on the authoritative word of God. As you look over 20th century church history, it's a significant moment. And even just for this, Nathan, there were three, 400 people there who signed this statement. Five points, 19 articles. Can you imagine getting 400 evangelicals in a room?

today and getting them to agree on anything even half as big as the Chicago Statement, it would probably be an impossibility. So I do believe God used it at a moment in the church's life, and I believe God still uses it as we think about in our moment.

today and getting them to agree on anything even half as big as the Chicago Statement, it would probably be an impossibility. So I do believe God used it at a moment in the church's life, and I believe God still uses it as we think about in our moment.

So one in every four evangelicals needs to hear this. They need to understand the value and importance of inerrancy.

So one in every four evangelicals needs to hear this. They need to understand the value and importance of inerrancy.

And you think of all that's happening, this swirl of culture around us. We need more than ever a moral compass, a true north, and it is the Word of God.

And you think of all that's happening, this swirl of culture around us. We need more than ever a moral compass, a true north, and it is the Word of God.

Well, we're back to those two key words of inspiration and inerrancy. And again, when we speak of inspiration, it is verbal, plenary inspiration. Every word and all of the words are the word of God. And because this is God, who is true and who does not err... It is inerrant. It is without error. And therefore, it is entirely trustworthy.

Well, we're back to those two key words of inspiration and inerrancy. And again, when we speak of inspiration, it is verbal, plenary inspiration. Every word and all of the words are the word of God. And because this is God, who is true and who does not err... It is inerrant. It is without error. And therefore, it is entirely trustworthy.

On the heels of the statement, various conferences were held, and at one of those conferences, Dr. Sproul spoke on the topic of what difference an inerrant Bible makes. And in it, he was summarizing some objections to caring even about the doctrine of inerrancy that some people make. And Dr. Sproul says, why should we worry about the doctrine? Let's get on with the ministry of the church.

On the heels of the statement, various conferences were held, and at one of those conferences, Dr. Sproul spoke on the topic of what difference an inerrant Bible makes. And in it, he was summarizing some objections to caring even about the doctrine of inerrancy that some people make. And Dr. Sproul says, why should we worry about the doctrine? Let's get on with the ministry of the church.

I'm not going to get bothered with the doctrine of scripture. Well, to that objection, this is what R.C. says. How naive can you be? And what he's saying there is this is of immense practical importance. It is of importance for the life of the church. It is important for the life of the Christian. But let's end with Scripture as we're talking about Scripture. So we all know 2 Timothy 3, 16 and 17.

I'm not going to get bothered with the doctrine of scripture. Well, to that objection, this is what R.C. says. How naive can you be? And what he's saying there is this is of immense practical importance. It is of importance for the life of the church. It is important for the life of the Christian. But let's end with Scripture as we're talking about Scripture. So we all know 2 Timothy 3, 16 and 17.

It's a densely packed real estate on the doctrine of Scripture and Scripture. Perhaps the most densely packed real estate. But go to the two verses before it, to verses 14 and 15. And I think this is just helpful for us all to consider. Here, Paul says to Timothy, But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed...

It's a densely packed real estate on the doctrine of Scripture and Scripture. Perhaps the most densely packed real estate. But go to the two verses before it, to verses 14 and 15. And I think this is just helpful for us all to consider. Here, Paul says to Timothy, But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed...

knowing from whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

knowing from whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.