6 - KJB - Inspiration of Scripture - David O'Steen

Streamed live on May 12, 2021 The King James Bible5/12/21 - David O’Steen - https://www.hopebiblechurchga.comThe pastor, David O’Steen of Hope Bible Church, delivers part 6 of a series on the King James Bible, titled "Inspiration of Scripture." He strongly affirms the verbal plenary inspiration of Scripture, teaching that all of the Bible—every word—is directly given by God (2 Timothy 3:16: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God").He contrasts this with incorrect views: Natural inspiration (just human talent) Mystical inspiration (human spirituality) Degree or partial inspiration (some parts more/less inspired) Conceptual inspiration (only ideas, not exact words)Instead, he explains that God supernaturally inspired human authors, using their personalities and styles while ensuring the precise words were His (citing examples like David in 2 Samuel 23:2 and Psalm 45:1, or Paul's scribe in Romans 16:22). Inspiration is a miraculous act requiring faith to accept, not fully explainable by human reason. The pastor extends this to argue that God's preservation ensures the inspired Word remains perfect in translations, including the King James Bible in English—not limited to "original manuscripts" only. He references verses like Romans 9:17 to show Scripture retains authority across languages.Ultimately, inspired Scripture equips believers fully for doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction, maturity (2 Timothy 3:17), and spiritual warfare (as the sword of the Spirit, Ephesians 6:17). Without divine inspiration and preservation, the Bible would lack its power against deception.