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Many textbooks on theology speak of the verbal plenary inspiration of the Bible. The idea is that the every word (verbal) in the entire Bible (plenary) is Holy Scripture (inspiration). This definition needs to be refined somewhat. For one thing, the words, verbal plenary inspiration, are all ambiguous.

First, people do not really mean that every single word of the Bible is divine - what they mean is that the wording of Scripture is what is divine. The individual words are meaningless unless used in a sentence with other words. The same words that are found in the Bible are not divine when used in other writings.

Second, plenary is not a very familiar term to most people. While the concept is true, that all parts of the Bible should be considered as Holy Scripture, a better way should be found to say this.

Finally, the word inspiration is a term that needs replacing. It does not have the same meaning to people as it is often used in Christian circles. A more contemporary description needs to be used to make the concept more understandable.

LOL!!!LETSEE IF EVEN THE BLACK COMMUNITY WOULD HELP CAUSE THE BIBLE TONO LONGER BE A HISTORICAL BEST SELLRE IF IT WAS PUT INTO THE BIBLE THE MOTHER OF JESUS WAS AN 'ETHOPIAN' AS SHE REALLY WAS IN REAL LIFE. (NUP/ SMILE)...

MUCH LIKE A BAN MUST BE PLACED ON ETHNIC STUDY BECAUSE AMERICAN HISTORY IS TEACHING CHATTEL SLAVES COULD ACTUALLY READ AND WRITE...ONLY IN AMERICA...WITH THE WHITE WANNABEES LEADING TH E PRAYER CHARGES ON THESE ISSUES I JUST MENTIONED...

David, I would think that the Jewish name Yeshua was the name that Jesus was known by when he lived. Most people won't respond when called by others name.