165. Spirit, Holy, In Inspiration (No. 4)

165. Spirit, Holy, In Inspiration (No. 4)

165 HOLY SPIRIT IN INSPIRATION (No. 4)

INTRODUCTION No matter what view of inspiration we take; no errors were made in the original manuscripts.

I. POSSIBILITY OF ERRORS 1. Two methods of tampering with scripture.

(a) Interpolations. (b) Perversion of meaning.

2. Interpolations would come after the original had been transcribed.

3. Perversion began early. (2 Peter 3:16.) II. DEGREES OF INSPIRATION 1. Christ had the highest.

(a) Holy Spirit without measure. (john 3:34.) (b) Holy Spirit to abide with him. (John 1:33.) (c) He spake with authority. (Matthew 7:29.) 2. John did not need highest . (1 John 1:1-4.) 3. Luk e did not need highest. (Luke 1:1.) 4. Paul had higher degree at one time than another.

(a) Spoke by commandment of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 7:10.) (b) Spoke his own judgment . (1 Corinthians 7:12; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 1 Corinthians 7:40.) (c) Commandment of the Lord . (1 Corinthians 14:7; 1 Corinthians 14:37; 2 Corinthians 2:10.) 5. Paul claimed inspiration. (1 Corinthians 2:13; Galatians 1:11-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13.) III. lNSPIRATION OF APOSTLES 1. Had baptism of Holy Spirit.

2. Classed above prophets. (Matthew 11:9-11.) 3. John claimed it. (1 John 4:6; 1 John 5:19-20.) 4. Peter claimed it. (1 Peter 1:12.) 5. Paul claimed it. (Ephesians 3:5.)