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By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., and Deanna Huff, Ph.D. | October 5, 2023
S7E5 Models and Theories of Biblical Inspiration on YouTube
When we speak of biblical inspiration, we largely describe the manner in which God preserved his message through the written documents of Scripture. The apostle Paul even says, “All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16, CSB). But what do we mean when we say that the Bible is inspired? Does this mean that God dictated every letter and word that would be penned in the Scripture? Or did God work through the personalities of each biblical writer, granting them the freedom to write in their own words?
Well, to discuss this topic, we are joined by Dr. Deanna Huff. Dr. Huff is a recent graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy program in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University. She holds a Master of Theology in Apologetics and Worldview from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma. She has led many seminars at the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, ladies’ retreats, and much more. Deanna is an active member of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, where she and her pastor cohost a worldview podcast entitled The Analysis. In addition to all of this, she also serves as an editor and an Associate Vice President at Bellator Christi Ministries. Join me in welcoming Dr. Deanna Huff to the Bellator Christi Podcast.
Questions Covered on S7E5 Models and Theories of Biblical Inspiration
- Explain what we mean when we talk about biblical inspiration.
- What are some reasons to believe that the Bible was divinely inspired?
- What is the Encounter theory of inspiration?
- What is the Illumination theory of biblical inspiration?
- What is the dynamic theory of inspiration?
- Explain the dictation theory of inspiration.
- What is the verbal plenary theory of biblical inspiration?
- Which of these theories best explains the methodology by which God inspired Scripture?
About the Host
Brian G. Chilton is the founder of Bellator Christi Ministries and the co-host of the Bellator Christi Podcast. Dr. Chilton earned a Ph.D. in the Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University (with high distinction), a M.Div. in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his B.S. in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and completed Unit 1 of Clinical Pastoral Education at Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Chilton is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, working out in his home gym, and watching football. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years and serves as a clinical chaplain.
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https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-about-Heaven-Difficult-Questions/dp/1666762687
About our Guest
Deanna Huff is a wife and mother. She has been teaching and training for the last twenty years equipping people to know their Christian faith and share it with others. Deanna has led many seminars for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Ladies Retreat, and the State Evangelism Conference. She taught high school students for ten years at Christian Heritage Academy, in Bible, Universal History, Apologetics and Philosophy. Deanna earned a Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University. She holds a Master of Theology in Apologetics and Worldview from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma.
Deanna is an active member of Capitol Hill Baptist Church where she participates with her pastor in a worldview podcast called The Analysis. She also participates with her daughter in a podcast called but why should i care. She and her husband teach an adult Sunday school class discipling others in the faith.
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