Biblical Inerrancy

The CRCNA affirms the inerrancy and infallibility of Scripture. The Belgic Confession (Article 7) states that the Bible 'containeth fully the will of God, and whatsoever man ought to believe unto salvation is sufficiently taught therein.' The CRCNA teaches that Scripture is 'the supremely authoritative source of the teaching, government, and life of the church,' and that it is infallible in all it affirms.

Inerrancy is understood as the claim that Scripture contains no errors in its original manuscripts in anything it asserts — whether in matters of faith, history, science, or other domains. The CRCNA affirms this position while acknowledging that biblical authors employed different literary genres, made approximations, and used round numbers in some contexts. These are not considered errors but are consistent with the nature of truthful human communication.

The CRCNA's commitment to biblical authority and inerrancy is foundational to its theology. This is reflected in the Belgic Confession's statement that Scripture is 'the only rule of the Christian religion,' and in the broader Reformed emphasis on sola scriptura. All three Forms of Unity are subordinate to Scripture, and any teaching of the church must be tested against Scripture's testimony. The CRCNA has historically endorsed principles similar to those of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (1978), though it formulates its position through its confessional standards.