Varies
Inerrancy affirmed in evangelical streams; inspiration universal
Evangelical charismatics generally affirm biblical inerrancy in line with their broader evangelical tradition. Catholic and Orthodox charismatics affirm biblical inspiration and inerrancy in matters of faith and morals, but with interpretive frameworks distinct from Protestant inerrancy discourse. More progressive charismatic streams focus on Scripture's spiritual authority without affirming technical inerrancy.
The unifying commitment is to Scripture as the inspired, authoritative Word of God. Disputes over the precise meaning of 'inerrancy' are present within the movement, as they are within broader Christianity, but no charismatic stream denies biblical inspiration.
Key Distinctions
- Inerrancy scope:
- verbal plenary inerrancy — every word of Scripture is inspired and without error in the original autographs
- Hermeneutic approach:
- grammatical-historical — literal meaning in its original context
Scripture References
Sources
- Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service (ICCRS)
- Lausanne Covenant (charismatic signatories)