The Meaning of Inspiration

“Inspiration” refers to the act by which God breathed out His Word through human writers so that the Scriptures are fully divine in origin and completely trustworthy.

The Bible is not merely a human book. It is the Word of God, communicated through human instruments, guided and superintended by the Holy Spirit.

Key Scripture

• “All scripture is given by inspiration of God…” (2 Timothy 3:16)
• “Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”

(2 Peter 1:21)The word “inspiration” in 2 Timothy 3:16 literally means “God‑breathed.”

Scripture is not inspired the way a poet is inspired. Scripture is inspired because God Himself is the source.