Inerrancy must be seen as a philosophical presupposition rather than an empirically verifiable fact. It is impossible, for example, to “prove” the reliability of every historical event in Scripture. There is simply not enough historical data. We can reason, however, that if God is perfect, his self-revelation must also be perfect. Inerrancy is a philosophical given based on the nature of God. Some have criticized the term “inerrancy,” claiming that it is a recent innovation and that the concept is