Part First.

THE DOCTRINE OF INSPIRATION.

CHAPTER I. PRELIMINARY

A. Importance of the Subject

B. Deficiencies of an Uninspired Bible

C. Some Sources of Misapprehension

CHAPTER II. DISTINCTIONS AND EXPLANATIONS.

A. Inspiration distinguished from Kindred Topics

B. Inspiration implies real Supernatural Interposition

C. Inspiration is both an Act and a Result

D. Inspiration implies both Human and Divine Authorship

E. Inspiration distinguished from Revelation

F. Inspiration distinguished from Illumination

CHAPTER III. SUMMARY OF THE PRINCIPAL VIEWS NOW PREVALENT

A. Mechanical Inspiration

B. Partial Inspiration

C. Different Degrees of Inspiration

D. Natural Inspiration

E. Universal Inspiration

F. Plenary Inspiration

CHAPTER IV. NEGATIVE STATEMENTS OF THE DOCTRINE

A. Mode of Divine Influence not to be explained

B. Inspiration not Mechanical

C. Not Destructive of Consciousness, Self-control, or Individuality

D. Not mere Elevation of Natural Faculties

E. Did not imply Perfect Knowledge on all Subjects

F. Did not imply Exemption from Error in Conduct or Great Piety

G. Did not prevent Errors of Subsequent Transcription

H. Does not imply the Truth of Opinions or Sayings stated in Scripture, but not sanctioned

I. Does not imply the Propriety of Actions recorded, but not approved

CHAPTER V. POSITIVE STATEMENT OF THE DOCTRINE

1. The Bible the Word of God

2. The Bible the Production of Men

3. This Twofold Authorship extends to every Part of Scripture

Part Second.

PROOFS OF INSPIRATION.

CHAPTER I. PRESUMPTIVE ARGUMENT FOR INSPIRATION

1. Nature of God and Man

2. Permanence and Importance of the Object in View

3. Other Supernatural Acts in giving the Scriptures

4. Character and Circumstances of the Writers

CHAPTER II. What DIRECT EVIDENCE OF INSPIRATION IS TO BE EXPECTED

1. The Proper Source of such Evidence

2. The Form in which this Evidence is given

CHAPTER III. DIRECT PROOFS OF INSPIRATION

1. The General Manner of quoting Scripture in Scripture

2. Passages implying the Inspiration of the Bible as a Whole

3. Declarations of the Inspiration of Particular Persons or Passages

4. Promises of Inspiration to the Sacred Writers

A. To Old Testament Writers

B. To New Testament Writers

5. Assertions of Inspiration by the Writers themselves

6. Passages recognizing the Union of Human and Divine Authorship

Part Third.

OBJECTIONS TO INSPIRATION.

CHAPTER I. OBJECTIONS FROM SCRIPTURE

- Luke 1:3

- 1 Corinthians 7:6-25

- Romans 6:18, 19

- 2 Corinthians 11:17

- 2 Corinthians 12:2, 3

- 1 Corinthians 1:16

CHAPTER II. OBJECTION FROM THE EXISTENCE OF DIFFICULTIES

CHAPTER III. OBJECTIONS FROM ALLEGED DISCREPANCIES OR MISTAKES

1. General Suggestions

2. Remarks on Some of the Discrepancies

CHAPTER IV. OBJECTIONS ON MORAL GROUNDS

1. Particular Actions objected to

2. General Moral Objections

3. Moral Grandeur of the Biblical Ethics

CHAPTER V. OBJECTIONS ON CRITICAL GROUNDS

1. Objections from Text Criticism

2. Objections from Higher Criticism

CHAPTER VI. OBJECTIONS ON SCIENTIFIC GROUNDS

CHAPTER VII. OBJECTION FROM INSIGNIFICANT DETAILS

CONCLUSION