Resources About Bible (Canon and Inerrancy)

The Moody Church’s position regarding the canon, the inerrancy of Scripture, and the authorship of the Scriptures.

Article

The Bible: Canon, Inerrancy And Authorship

What is the canon? The biblical canon (meaning rule or standard) is the revealed Word of God—the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. As Protestants, we believe that the canon of the early church was comprised of 39 books in the Old Testament and eventually 27 in the New Testament. While books from the Apocrypha might be of limited benefit for Christian reading, they are not God’s Word, and the Jewish people and the early Christian community never considered them as having the same weight as the accepted Scriptures. Do you believe in the inerrancy of Scripture? … Read More >

Sermon

A Logical Reason: The Claims Of The Bible

The Bible is either entirely true or completely fictitious. There is no middle ground.

Sermon

A Prophetic Reason: The Predictions Of The Bible

Past fulfillments of prophetic Scripture help us trust in future fulfillments of Scripture.

Ask Pastor Lutzer

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I heard Dr. Lutzer say that the very words of the Bible were not dictated.

Later you stated that “the …

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Ken the answer is yes, I do believe that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God.

Here’s what happened …

DVD

Seven Reasons Why You Can Trust The Bible

Can you trust the Bible? Many answer this question with a staunch “No!” Critics increasingly attempt to poke holes in the authority of Scripture and deflate faith among believers. But … See More >

Sermon Series

Seven Reasons Why You Can Trust The Bible

Since the Bible is a book bearing the marks of both human and divine authorship, it has fascinated readers for centuries. Are there good reasons to accept it as a revelation from God? In these messages, Pastor Lutzer gives reasons for the Bible’s trustworthiness. In addition to showing the logical …