A Brighter Day Begins with His Word.

Hodge, Charles, 1797–1878 • SECTION 9

THE PROTESTANT RULE OF FAITH.

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; 1. The Statement of the Doctrine 151

The Canon 152

§ 2. The Scriptures given by Inspiration of God 153

The Nature of Inspiration. — Inspiration Supernatural. — Distinc- tion between Revelation and Inspiration. — Inspired Men the Organs of God. — Proof of the Doctrine. — Argument from the Signification and Use of the Word Inspiration. — From the Meaning of the Word Prophet. From the Declarations of Scrip- ture. — Inspiration extends equally to all Parts of Scripture. — Extends to the Words as well as to the Thoughts. — Plenary In- spiration.— Objections considered 168

§3. Adverse Theories 172

Rationalistic Doctrine. — Schleiermacher's Theory. — Objections to that Theory. — Gracious Inspiration. — Partial Inspiration . 181

§ 4. Completeness of Scripture 182

§ 5. Perspicuity of Scripture. — Right of Private Judgment . . . 183 § 6. Rules of Interpretation 187

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