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 historically.  My belief is entirely dependent upon the God who  made  and  sustains  all things and  not  on t