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What does it mean?
The core debate of Christianity centers on whether the Bible is divinely inspired and authoritative.
In plain terms
Christianity depends on the Bible being God's word, not just human writing.
What can you take from it?
The Bible's authority defines the faith's foundation.

Where it applies

  • theological debate
  • personal faith
  • religious study

Putting it to work

  • study scripture
  • evaluate beliefs
  • discuss doctrine

Questions to consider

  • What makes a text authoritative?
  • How do you verify divine inspiration?

Another view

It assumes the Bible is central to all Christian denominations equally.

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