Most days are ordinary days, but it is on those days that God uses the ordinary to be extraordinary. That is why 1 Peter 3:15 states: “Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope you have. But do so with gentleness and respect” (NIV). Likewise, a Christian should also be willing to give (i.e.: a curious nosy jogger) a reason to study the Bible based on its authoritative, inspired, and infallible message. Therefore, arguments for and against the Bible will be discussed. According to Merriam-Webster, authority is defined as “a power to influence or command thoughts, opinions, or behavior.” In the New Testament, the Greek word exousia sometimes translated power means to exercise power held by right. This "right" has its foundation in God himself because "there is nothing outside of him on which his authority is based". 2 Timothy 3:16 states, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (ESV). Therefore, Scripture has authority based on God's chosen approach to reveal himself to man and relates to inspiration. The inspiration of the Bible is not based on a mentally stimulating force, influence, or state of mind. Rather, biblical inspiration is grounded in the authoritative nature of God found in 2 Timothy 3:16. Furthermore, the words “breathed out” affirm the creative authorship of God. Therefore, inspiration refers to the supernatural influence of the Holy Spirit on the authors of the Bible. These sacred writings, while involving man as an agent, are not based on human initiative. Indeed, the prophetic accuracy of Scripture confirms divine initiative because “prophecy never had its origin… in the middle of the paper… subjective. While denying inerrancy does not directly compel individuals and institutions to abandon clearly orthodox doctrinal issues, numerous cases support the argument. Many who have denied inerrancy have fallen into major theological errors.2 Timothy 3:16 argues that the Bible provides valuable guidance for living a Christian life. Living your life based on the authority, inspiration, and inerrancy of the Bible leads to transformation. Without Scripture being an absolute God given, truth erodes and man risks becoming god by interpreting the Bible according to his knowledge, which is limited. Works Cited Elwell, Walter A., ​​ed. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. 2nd ed. Baker Reference Library.Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2001.Merriam-Webster Online, sv “Authority.” accessed May 16, 2014, http://www.merriam-webster.com/