The Inspiration of Scripture. Chapter 3

Before the rise of the Jesuit controversialists, the inspiration of Scripture was a frequently debated topic among Lutheran theologians.

According to the dogmaticians, the inspiration of Scripture is a Lutheran confessional doctrine and crucial for upholding the sola scriptura principle.

The dogmaticians define inspiration as a general action of God, similar to how He incites good works in all men.

Inspiration, as described by the dogmaticians, includes both a supernatural enlightenment of the writers' minds and a unique impulse to write.

The inspiration of Scripture is attributed exclusively to the Holy Spirit, according to the dogmaticians.

The dogmaticians view inspiration and revelation as synonymous terms.

According to the dogmaticians, revelation has ceased, and today's knowledge of God's revelation is found only in Scripture.

The dogmaticians believe that the inspiration of Scripture applies only to the doctrinal parts and not to historical, ethical, or scientific contents.

Verbal inspiration, as taught by the dogmaticians, means that every word in Scripture was inspired and dictated by God.

The dogmaticians argue that the apographic Scriptures (copies of the original texts) are not considered inspired.