How we model inspiration depends on other aspects of our theology. Let's consider a Reformed paradigm:
Calvinism affirms predestination and meticulous providence. Everything happens because God planned it to happen that way. But there are different ways in which God can implement his plan. God orchestrates events to create apostles, prophets, and Bible writers. Providential preparation includes their social conditioning and formative influences.
God operate in the human subconscious (e.g. Isa 10:5-11) as well as physical events. God doesn't bypass the personality of a prophet or Bible writer, for he created their personality. God is like a luthier and violinist all in one. He makes the instrument, then plays it (so to speak). It has the properties he gave it.
How is the inspiration of the Bible different than any other book in the Calvinist universe? Doesn't the Book of Mormon say exactly what the Calvinist God intended, no more, no less?
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