What God did, however, was subject his written word to the…
““What God did, however, was subject his written word to the same historical process as he did with his incarnate Word, Jesus. The Bible is both a divine and human entity: divine in its inspiration and preservation, human in the sense of God's subjecting it to the historical process and entrusting it to the church. In this way, writes George Eldon Ladd, "the Bible is the Word of God given in the words of men in history.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The Bible is both divinely inspired and historically human, reflecting God’s word through human authorship
In simple terms: Divine inspiration is mediated by human history
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge both divine and human aspects of scripture
Themes
theology
biblical studies
history
faith
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
scholarly
Type
Bible:1
Biblical-inspiration:1
God given:0
History:1
Religion:1
Word God:0
Bible Word:0
Bible Divine:0
God Subjecting:0
When to use this quote
- sermon preparation
- academic study
- personal devotion
Key Concepts
divine inspiration
human authorship
historical criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing human involvement affect faith?
- Can divine truth coexist with historical development?
A Different Perspective
Emphasizing humanity may undermine perceived divine authority