Plenary Inspiration of Scripture
The view that all of Scripture is divinely inspired (plenary = full) without necessarily claiming verbal inspiration. Plenary inspiration maintains that biblical authors were guided by the Holy Spirit.
Real World
Billy Graham held a plenary inspiration view, preaching that the entire Bible communicates God's truth while acknowledging Paul wrote in Greek with his own rhetorical style — distinguishing his position from strict verbal inerrancy.
Exam Focus
Clearly distinguish plenary, verbal, and limited inspiration in essay answers; conflating them is a common error that loses AO1 marks.
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