What does "the Scripture cannot be broken" imply about biblical inerrancy? Setting the Scene John 10:35: “If he called them gods to whom the word of God came, and the Scripture cannot be broken…” Here, Jesus defends His use of Psalm 82:6 by appealing to the absolute reliability of every word of Scripture. What “Cannot Be Broken” Means • “Broken” (Greek, luō) carries ideas of loosening, nullifying, or setting aside. • Jesus states Scripture cannot be: – Annulled or invalidated – Shown false or contradictory – Overruled by any human authority or later revelation Implications for Inerrancy • Inerrancy rests on the conviction that the Bible tells the truth in everything it affirms. • Because Scripture “cannot be broken,” it: – Remains internally consistent; no part contradicts another. – Stands authoritative over doctrine, morals, and history. – Preserves accuracy down to individual words, even verb tenses (cf. Matthew 5:18). Supporting Testimony from the Rest of Scripture • 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed…” Divine origin ensures freedom from error. • Psalm 19:7 – “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul.” Perfection excludes mistakes. • Proverbs 30:5 – “Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” • Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that He should lie…” The truthful God produces truthful words. • Matthew 24:35 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” Enduring words cannot contain error. Living Out This Confidence • Read with expectation: every passage offers trustworthy revelation. • Interpret Scripture with Scripture, trusting harmony across books and authors. • Stand firm when cultural opinions clash with biblical statements; the Word endures. • Share the gospel boldly, assured that the message rests on an unbreakable foundation. |
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