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'''Liberal Christianity''' refers to [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denominations, or churches within denominations, that view the [[Bible]] as the ''witness'' of [[God]] rather than the ''word'' of God.  Strangely the view is supported by a rather ''literal'' interpretation of the words of Paul in his second letter to Timothy:

'''Liberal Christianity''' refers to [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denominations, or churches within denominations, that view the [[Bible]] as the ''witness'' of [[God]] rather than the ''word'' of God.  Strangely the view is supported by a rather ''literal'' interpretation of the words of Paul in his second letter to Timothy:

{{Bible quote|All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,...|book=2_Timothy|chap=3|verses=16}}

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," 2 Timothy 3:16

Here Paul supports the view that scripture is a direct result of the authors contact with God ("witness") whilst stopping short of claiming actual divine authorship ("word").

Here Paul supports the view that scripture is a direct result of the authors contact with God ("witness") whilst stopping short of claiming actual divine authorship ("word").