Are Translations of the Bible Inspired and Inerrant?

BY R. SCOTT CLARK | God’s Word is as reliable as God is. He has preserved it in the various copies, of which we have a wealth. We are also blessed with wonderful translations.

Is biblical inerrancy just for the original version? The substance of this question is whether our English (or French, or German, or Spanish, etc.) translations may be considered inerrant? The short answer is: yes, we may regard translations as inerrant insofar as they accurately reflect the original text (autographa). First, let us define our terms. The historic Christian church has always regarded Scripture as…