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How to Get Inerrancy Wrong, A Series

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Introduction  I am firmly convinced of the inerrancy of Scripture.  I also realize that’s a very bold statement to make, especially in a world where  uncertainty  is promoted with so much  certainty .  A genuine belief in Scriptural inerrancy is a fine line to walk. It is so fine that from  both  sides it can appear to be a denial of the (literal) truth of Scripture.  Whether it’s believing in a flood that wasn’t global but  functionally  worldwide or believing in a  literal  creation week that  didn’t  occur 6,000 years ago, I will be accused by  both  believers and unbelievers of being compromised and inconsistent.  However, I would argue that my  critics  are the ones who are compromised and inconsistent. Because when I say that I believe that Scripture is true, the corespondent element for the truth of it isn’t  dependent  on what can be proven scientifically or confirmed hi...