Special Revelation; Inspiration

Dr. Bruce Ware

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Lesson

A continuation of the discussion of revelation with an emphasis on Special Revelation, moving into the topic of Inspiration (definition and key passages).

Outline

Doctrine of Scripture

Part 2

I. Revelation (part 2)

A. The Concept of Revelation

B. Forms of Revelation

1. General Revelation

LESSON BEGINS HERE

2. Special Revelation

a. Avenues of Special Revelation

i. Personal Encounter

ii.) Mighty Act

iii. Propositional Revelation

iv. Incarnation

b. Efficacy of Special Revelation

II. Inspiration

A. Definition

1. General Meaning

2. Verbal, Plenary Inspiration

B. Key Passages and their Teachings

1. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

a. Translation Issue

b. Meaning of inspiration

c. Ontology and Function

2. 2 Peter 1:20-21

a. Scripture is not of human origin

b. Humans nevertheless speak forth Scripture

c. God prompts the human speech of Scripture

3. 1 Corinthians 2:13