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May 08, 2009

Random thought for the day re. inspiration of Scripture

by Jonathan Leeman

Consider the astounding theological consonance between the book of Job and the book of Romans (written in very different times, places, and languages) in response to one of the most intractable philosophical and theological problems of all, the problem of evil.

  • Job 42:3-5 You asked, 'Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?' Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. 4 "You said, 'Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.'  (also 40:1-5).
Romans 9:20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? "Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, 'Why did you make me like this?'"

Does this not affirm your confidence in the strange and remarkable inspiration of Scripture, that two very different authors would say the same thing? Have you also discovered that, the more you study the Word, the more you see such astounding harmony?!


May 08, 2009 |




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