The foundation of Christianity doesn't rest on
the doctrine of biblical inerrancy.
Moreover, by failing to ground their assertions about scripture in a logically prior
doctrine of biblical inerrancy, the narrative theologians undermine their purported desire to uphold the unity and authority of scripture.
If
the doctrine of biblical inerrancy is inaccurate then I would certainly have some concerns since the Bible claims to be perfect (Ps.
Not exact matches
Much emphasis was placed on the importance
of building a strong foundation, which usually involved employing materials like the «concrete»
of absolute truth, the «joists»
of biblical inerrancy, and the «bearing walls»
of Christian
doctrine.
All
of this blue - chip evangelical clout is brought to bear in support
of the
doctrine of biblical «
inerrancy» against a growing party
of theological compatriots inclined to speak more
of the «authority»
of Scripture with regard to «faith and practice.»
As one might expect, however, Barr is at his best when he returns again and again to his central theme — a critique
of the style
of biblical interpretation that follows from the fundamentalist commitment to a
doctrine of the «
inerrancy of Scripture.»
The vocal insistence
of the religious right on
biblical «creationism» and such
doctrines as the
inerrancy of the Bible is likely to create a one - sided impression
of the Christian faith and to turn away people who are not aware
of other Christian views.