Lesson
What Is Sacred Scripture?
In one sentence
Why this matters
Key Scripture
Core teaching held in common
How the Church receives Scripture
Early Church witness
Terms to know
Sacred Scripture
Inspiration
Canon
Old Testament
New Testament
Word of God
Common misunderstandings
Sacred Scripture is not simply an ancient religious library.
Inspiration does not mean mechanical dictation.
The Bible did not appear apart from the worshipping Church.
The canon is not merely a private list chosen by individual readers.
Scripture is not opposed to the apostolic life of the Church.
