Biblical Inerrancy

The Cherubim and Seraphim Church affirms that the Bible is the infallible Word of God. Scripture is understood as trustworthy, authoritative, and without error in all that it teaches. This affirmation is grounded in the evangelical Protestant tradition from which the C&S emerged. The Bible is the rule by which all doctrine, practice, and experience must be measured. No teaching is considered authoritative if it contradicts Scripture.

The C&S uses Scripture extensively in preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. Biblical passages are cited to support doctrinal positions, to call believers to repentance and holy living, and to demonstrate God's power and faithfulness. The C&S does not engage in historical-critical biblical scholarship in a systematic way but approaches Scripture with a reverent, devotional stance — seeking to hear God's voice through the text and to apply its teachings to contemporary life.

While Scripture is affirmed as infallible, the C&S recognizes that human interpretation of Scripture can be fallible. This is why the role of the prophetic word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit are important — they serve to clarify Scripture's meaning and application. However, no prophetic utterance or spiritual experience is accepted if it contradicts Scripture. This principle guards against both human error and demonic deception.