Term
Inspiration (Scripture)
Also known as God-breathed
The fact that the words of Scripture are spoken by God, often described as being "God-breathed."
Filed underDoctrine of Scripture
Definition
A term referring to the fact that the words of Scripture are spoken by God. Because of the weak sense of this word in ordinary usage, Grudem prefers the term God-breathed to indicate that the words of Scripture are spoken by God.
Connections
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- Synonym of
- God-breathedTerm
- Broader than
- Related to
- Self-attestingTerm
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 4A.1Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 4A.1.
Last revised August 14, 2026