2 Timothy 3 New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
3 But mark this: there will be terrible times in the
last days. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of
money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful,
unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without
self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of
pleasure rather than lovers of God – 5 having a form of godliness but denying
its power. Have nothing to do with such people.
6 They are the kind who worm their way into homes and
gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed
by all kinds of evil desires, 7 always learning but never able to come to a
knowledge of the truth. 8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also
these teachers oppose the truth. They are men of depraved minds, who, as far as
the faith is concerned, are rejected. 9 But they will not get very far because,
as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone.
A final charge to
Timothy
10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of
life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings – what
kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions
I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. 12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a
godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evildoers and impostors will go
from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you,
continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you
know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy
you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for
salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is
God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for
every good work.
Jannes and Jambres.
2 Timothy 3 from Elim Missions
These 2 men opposed Moses according to Paul.
However, you will never find their names in the Old Testament, They are just
not there, I checked.
Now I am sure there are many who have their own
theories on who these two were exactly, however Paul knew about them, he did
know their names. Whether they were recorded in some Jewish writing or maybe
their names were passed down generationally. I am not focused on that right
now. My point is this: can you imagine being known for generations as being an
opposer, a blocker, someone who discourages and gets in the way? We all know
someone who opposes not promotes and we give them a wide berth.
Don't be known as a Jannes and Jambres. Don't let
your name be used in the generations to come as someone who was known for their
opposing qualities rather than their supporting ones!
For that to happen I think it's fairly easy: make
sure today someone gets encouraged and makes sure today you don't discourage
anyone.
NIV
Application Commentary
Verses 16–17 are the strongest statement in the
Bible about itself. We understand that the word “Scripture” (graphe) includes
the New Testament, since 2 Peter 3:16 cites the writings of Paul among the
“Scriptures” (also graphe). The word translated “God-breathed” (theopneustos)
in the niv is more commonly translated “inspired,” which is less awkward but
also less accurate. The term inspired is much too broad in its common usage
today to convey the force of the Greek theopneustos, which is formed from theo (the
root form of the word “God”) and pneustos (from a Greek root having to do with
breathing).
The main exegetical issue is where to place the
unexpressed verb “is” and how to interpret the Greek word kai (which can mean
either “and” or “even, also”). The first option is to understand the
unexpressed “is” as coming after “all Scripture,” so that the description
“God-breathed” is true of all Scripture. In this case “God-breathed” and
“useful” are predicate adjectives, joined by “and” (kai). The niv adds a second
understood “is” and thus renders this, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is
useful.…” This is the understanding also in nrsv, nkjv, nlt, nasb, jb, and
others. The alternative is to understand the verb “is” as coming after
“God-breathed,” and to understand the word kai to mean not “and” but “also.” In
this case, “God-breathed” is understood as an attributive adjective—that is, it
is part of the noun phrase and thus defines (and limits) the subject. In this
case it means, “All God-breathed Scripture is also useful …” (cf. reb, “All
inspired Scripture has as its use …”). This leaves open the possibility that
there is other Scripture that is not inspired and therefore not useful.
It can be argued that the most natural reading is
the first. (1) If “God-breathed” were attributive, it would more normally have
been placed before the noun “Scripture.” (2) “God-breathed and … useful” is a
balanced phrase in itself. Many other arguments have been made, however, and
many statistics are offered on each side of the issue. The tendency over the
past decades seems to be toward the first option, and modern translations offer
that as the preferred rendering of the text. It has been argued that the main
point of verse 16 is the usefulness of Scripture, not its inspiration. This is
the logical direction of the text, but it is important to note that the
inspiration of Scripture is foundational to its usefulness.
The first use of Scripture Paul lists is doctrinal
(“teaching”; see v. 10 and comments). Its use for “rebuking” and “correcting”
may not seem primary to the modern reader. However, given the major function of
the Pastoral Letters to address the problem of false teaching in Ephesus and
Crete, these functions have obvious significance. The appearance of these two
words here is probably due to their strength and appropriateness in the overall
context of correction. There may be a sequence intended here: first, refuting
the false teaching that Timothy was confronting, and second, straightening
everything out. The final item in the sequence is providing an ongoing
“training in righteousness” (see the verbal form of the word “training” in
Titus 2:11–14 and comments there). Structurally, “teaching” stands at the head
of this series and the purpose of it all is expressed in verse 17, “for every
good work.”
The importance of good works in the Pastoral
Letters cannot be overemphasized. These are the marks of the genuine servants
and people of God in contrast to the false teachers. This emphasis is
consistent with the repeated theme of the blending of sound doctrine and godly
living, which starts with the reference to purity, faith, and a good conscience
in 1 Timothy 1:5–19, then is evident in the qualifications for elders and
deacons (ch. 3), is important in the life of Timothy as an example in the
church (4:6–16), is seen in the requirements for widows who are supported
(5:3–10), and is stressed in many other passages.
Verses such as 1 Timothy 2:10; 5:10, 25; 6:18; 2
Timothy 2:21; Titus 2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14 refer to good works. Other passages
teach us that we are not saved by good works (2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 3:5). Two
ministries in particular are called (lit.) a “good work”—that of overseers (1
Tim. 3:1) and that of an evangelist (2 Tim. 4:5). To affirm the inspiration of
Scripture and the importance of strong doctrinal teaching, therefore, has
strong implications both for the correction of error and the pursuit of good
works.
Matthew
Henry's Commentary
Chapter
3
The apostle forewarns Timothy what the last days
would be, with the reasons thereof, 2 Tim. 3:1-9. II. Prescribes various
remedies against them (2 Tim. 3:10-17), particularly his own example (“But thou
hast fully known my doctrine,” etc.) and the knowledge of the holy scriptures,
which are able to make us wise unto salvation, and will be the best antidote
against the corruptions of the times we live in. In this chapter Paul tells
Timothy how bad others would be, and therefore how good he should be; and this
use we should make of the badness of others, thereby to engage us to hold our
own integrity so much the firmer.
2. Those who would acquaint themselves with the
things of God, and be assured of them, must know the holy scriptures, for these
are the summary of divine revelation.
3. It is a great happiness to know the holy
scriptures from our childhood; and children should betimes get the knowledge of
the scriptures. The age of children is the learning age; and those who would
get true learning must get it out of the scriptures.
4. The scriptures we are to know are the holy
scriptures; they come from the holy God, were delivered by holy men, contain
holy precepts, treat of holy things, and were designed to make us holy and to
lead us in the way of holiness to happiness; being called the holy scriptures,
they are by this distinguished from profane writings of all sorts, and from
those that only treat morality, and common justice and honesty, but do not
meddle with holiness. If we would know the holy scriptures, we must read and
search them daily, as the noble Bereans did, Acts 17:11. They must not lie by
us neglected, and seldom or never looked into. Now here observe,
(1.) What is the excellency of the scripture. It is
given by inspiration of God (2 Tim. 3:16), and therefore is his word. It is a
divine revelation, which we may depend upon as infallibly true. The same Spirit
that breathed reason into us breathes revelation among us: For the prophecy
came not in old time by the will of man, but holy men spoke as they were moved
or carried forth by the Holy Ghost, 2 Pet. 1:21. The prophets and apostles did
not speak from themselves, but what they received of the Lord that they
delivered unto us. That the scripture was given by inspiration of God appears
from the majesty of its style,—from the truth, purity, and sublimity, of the
doctrines contained in it,—from the harmony of its several parts,—from its power
and efficacy on the minds of multitudes that converse with it,—from the
accomplishment of many prophecies relating to things beyond all human
foresight,—and from the uncontrollable miracles that were wrought in proof of
its divine original: God also bearing them witness, both with signs and
wonders, and with divers miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his
own will, Heb. 2:4.
(2.) What use it will be of to us. [1.] It is able
to make us wise to salvation; that is, it is a sure guide in our way to eternal
life. Note, Those are wise indeed who are wise to salvation. The scriptures are
able to make us truly wise, wise for our souls and another world. “To make thee
wise to salvation through faith.” Observe, The scriptures will make us wise to salvation,
if they be mixed with faith, and not otherwise, Heb. 4:2. For, if we do not
believe their truth and goodness, they will do us no good. [2.] It is
profitable to us for all the purposes of the Christian life, for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. It answers all the
ends of divine revelation. It instructs us in that which is true, reproves us
for that which is amiss, directs us in that which is good. It is of use to all,
for we all need to be instructed, corrected, and reproved: it is of special use
to ministers, who are to give instruction, correction, and reproof; and whence
can they fetch it better than from the scripture? [3.] That the man of God may
be perfect, 2 Tim. 3:17. The Christian, the minister, is the man of God. That
which finishes a man of God in this world is the scripture. By it we are
thoroughly furnished for every good work. There is that in the scripture which
suits every case. Whatever duty we have to do, whatever service is required
from us, we may find enough in the scriptures to furnish us for it.
(3.) On the whole we here see, [1.] That the
scripture has various uses, and answers divers ends and purposes: It is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction of all errors in judgment
and practice, and for instruction in righteousness. [2.] The scripture is a
perfect rule of faith and practice, and was designed for the man of God, the
minister as well as the Christian who is devoted to God, for it is profitable
for doctrine, etc. [3.] If we consult the scripture, which was given by
inspiration of God, and follow its directions, we shall be made men of God,
perfect, and thoroughly furnished to every good work. [4.] There is no occasion
for the writings of the philosopher, nor for rabbinical fables, nor popish
legends, nor unwritten traditions, to make us perfect men of God, since the
scripture answers all these ends and purposes. O that we may love our Bibles
more, and keep closer to them than ever! and then shall we find the benefit and
advantage designed thereby, and shall at last attain the happiness therein
promised and assured to us.
Asbury
Bible Commentary
B.
Continue in Faithfulness (3:10-17)
Paul now contrasts himself with these false
teachers of 3:1-9. Know all about (v. 10) means “have closely followed or
accompanied,” which was exactly what Timothy had done (see Ac 16:1-5). Antioch,
Iconium and Lystra probably refers to Paul's first missionary journey (Ac
13:13-14:25). Paul's declaration in 3:12 would hardly be encouraging if not for
his own testimony of the Lord's deliverance (v. 11). This is in sharp contrast
with 3:13, where the evil men and impostors continue to worsen. Note the irony
of the deceiver being the deceived.
In contrast, Timothy is to continue in the truth
and faith. Paul reminds Timothy of his heritage. He identifies Timothy's training
in Scriptures, referring to the OT, which provides wisdom for salvation through
faith in Christ Jesus. V. 16 tells us why the Scriptures can do this: They are
God-breathed, which supports God's direct involvement in the giving of the
Scriptures but is inadequate in providing a definitive theory of inspiration by
itself. This in no way affects the authority of the Scriptures as Paul quickly
goes on to show their usefulness and the ultimate goal (vv. 16-17). The result
of properly using the Scriptures is a person of God fully qualified and
equipped (niv thoroughly equipped combines the two concepts). This result helps
to explain wise for salvation (v. 15). Salvation here, as elsewhere in Paul
(e.g., Php 3:12), encompasses one's total relationship with Christ.
The
Bible Panorama
2
Timothy 3
V
1–5: TUMULTUOUS TIMES The last days will be perilous and
tumultuous, with all kinds of evil and sin prevailing. Pleasure will be
regarded as more important than godliness by many. Timothy is to turn away from
those espousing such values and practices.
V
6–9: CREEPING CAPTORS Those who teach false doctrine always
learn yet never understand the truth. They are marked by sexual immorality with
gullible women. As Moses resisted Pharaoh’s magicians, so these men must be
resisted. Like those magicians, their lack of progress towards God will be seen
by all.
V
10–12: DIVINE DELIVERER In living an
exemplary Christian life, Paul has been persecuted and yet has been conscious
of the Lord’s deliverance for him. All who have a desire to live a godly life
in Christ will also be persecuted.
V
13–15: OBVIOUS OPPOSITES As evil men and
impostors get worse and worse, both in their deception and in their
self-deception, the Christian must continue in the Word of God and in Christ,
demonstrating an obvious opposite lifestyle to those men.
V
16–17: INFALLIBLE INSPIRATION All Scripture is breathed out by God
and is profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and righteous instruction,
so that God’s man might be completely equipped to work for his Master.
Dictionary of Bible
Themes
8235 doctrine, nature of
The
teachings of Scripture, especially as expressed as a formulation and summary of
revealed truth.
Doctrine
communicated
In
the OT Ezr 7:10 See also Dt 33:10; Ps 78:1-4; Ps 119:33-36; Pr 4:1-2; Mal 2:6
In
the ministry of Jesus Christ Mt 4:23 See also Mt 9:35; Mk 6:6,34; Lk 6:6; Lk
13:10,22; Lk 19:47; Lk 20:1; Lk 21:37; Jn 6:59 The authority of Jesus Christ’s
teaching causes amazement: Mt 7:28-29; Mt 13:54; Mt 22:23-33; Mk 1:21-22 pp Lk
4:31-32
In
the ministry of the apostles Ac 2:42 See also Ac 4:2; Ac 5:42; Ac 18:11
2Ti
1:13 See also 1Co 15:3-5; Php 2:5-11; 1Ti 3:16; Tit 2:1-10; Heb 5:11-6:2
In
the church Eph 4:11 See also Ac 13:1; Ro 12:7; 1Co 12:28; 1Co 14:26; 1Ti 5:17;
Jas 3:1
True
doctrine is from God
Jn
7:16; 2Ti 3:16-17 See also Jn 8:28; Jn 12:49-50; Jn 14:10,24; 2Pe 1:20-21
Dictionary of Bible
Themes
1611 Scripture, inspiration
and authority of
Those
writings that are acknowledged to be the word of God to be revered as issuing
from him and as having his authority.
Recognition
of a body of sacred writings
In
the OT Ne 8:1 See also Ex 24:7; Jos 8:34; 2Ki 22:8 pp 2Ch 34:14; 2Ki 23:2 pp
2Ch 34:30; 2Ch 35:12; Ezr 6:18; Ne 8:8; Ne 9:3; Ne 13:1
By
Jesus Christ Mt 22:29 See also Lk 4:21; Lk 24:27,45
Mt
21:13 Jesus Christ frequently appealed to the OT as a recognised sacred corpus,
with the expression “it is written”. pp Lk 19:46 See also Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11;
Mt 4:4 pp Lk 4:4; Dt 8:3; Mt 4:7 pp Lk 4:12; Dt 6:16; Mt 4:10 pp Lk 4:8; Dt
6:13; Mt 21:42 pp Mk 12:10; Ps 118:22-23; Mt 26:31 pp Mk 14:27; Zec 13:7; Mk
7:6-7; Isa 29:13; Lk 7:27; Mal 3:1; Jn 7:38
By
the apostles 2Ti 3:14-15 See also Ac 1:15-17; Ro 1:1-2; Ro 15:4; 1Co 15:3-4;
2Ti 3:16-17
By
the early church Ac 17:11
The
inspiration of Scripture
2Ti
3:16 See also 2Ki 17:13-14; Ne 9:30; Mt 22:43-44 pp Mk 12:36; 1Co 2:13; Heb
1:1-2; 1Pe 1:10-11; 2Pe 1:20-21
The
authority of Scripture recognised in the OT
Ps
119:89; Jos 23:6 See also Jos 1:8; 2Ki 22:11; Ezr 10:1-4,9-12; Ne 13:1-3; Isa
40:8
The
authority of Scripture recognised in the NT
Jn
10:34-36 See also Mt 5:17-19; Lk 21:21-23; Lk 16:17; 1Th 2:13
Jesus
Christ claims scriptural authority for his own words
Mt
24:34-35 pp Mk 13:30-31 See also Jn 12:47-50; Jn 14:10,23-24
1.
True doctrine is from
God
2
Peter 1:19-21 New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
19
We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you
will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place,
until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Above all,
you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s
own interpretation of things. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human
will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by
the Holy Spirit.
2.
The inspiration of
Scripture
1
Corinthians 2:4-6 & 10 -13 New
International Version - UK (NIVUK)
4
My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a
demonstration of the Spirit’s power, 5 so that your faith might not rest on
human wisdom, but on God’s power.
God’s
wisdom revealed by the Spirit
6
We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom
of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
10
these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.
The
Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who knows a
person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one
knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 What we have received is
not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may
understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words
taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining
spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.[a]
3.
The authority of
Scripture recognised in the OT
Joshua
1:6-9 & 23:6 New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
6
Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the
land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
7
‘Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses
gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be
successful wherever you go. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips;
meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything
written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded
you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the
Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’
Joshua
23:6 New International Version – UK (NIVUK)
6
‘Be very strong; be careful to obey all
that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the
right or to the left.
4.
The authority of
Scripture recognised in the NT
1
Thessalonians 2:12-13New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
12
encouraging, comforting and urging you
to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
13
And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God,
which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it
actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.
Encyclopedia of The
Bible
SCRIPTURE
II.
The inspiration of Scripture
A.
The term “inspiration.” Inspiration as applied to Scripture has been well
defined as “a supernatural influence of the Holy Spirit upon divinely chosen
men in consequence of which their writings become trustworthy and
authoritative” (C. F. H. Henry, “Inspiration,” BDT [1960], 286). The word θεόπνευστος, G2535, “given
by inspiration of God” (KJV), is found only once and means “God-breathed,” i.e.
“breathed out by God” (2 Tim 3:16). The Eng. word “inspiration” tends to be
misunderstood sometimes because it seems to suggest breathing into or within
rather than breathing out. The Eng. word also occurs in Job 32:8 (KJV) but
later Eng. VSS have removed it and it is irrelevant for the present subject.
B.
The relation of inspiration to revelation. These are closely related without
being identical. Revelation is concerned with God’s disclosure of truth to men,
while inspiration is its communication in verbal form. The term “inspiration”
may be properly applied to the spoken as well as to the written Word, as in the
Spirit-given utterances of the OT prophets before these were given written
form, but spoken and written communication is alike verbal. For revelation to
have permanent form it needs to be communicated in writing and thus inspiration
is its servant. This does not mean that Scripture is simply the record of
revelation (although it is this) for it possesses revelation status in its own
right, as one sees from NT quotations of OT passages as “the word of God” (e.g.
John 10:35; Rom 3:2). Much modern theology denies the propositional element in
revelation and so it is not surprising to find that the return of “revelation”
to a central place in the theological vocabulary has not been followed by a
renewal of interest in inspiration. The Bible itself is concerned with both,
however, for the infrequency of the word “inspiration” in Scripture does not
reflect the importance of the idea there.
E.
The character of Biblical inspiration
1.
The Spirit as the ultimate Author of all that is rightly called “Scripture.”
The Bible is not merely human lit., and all that is rightly called “Scripture”
is God-breathed (2 Tim 3:16). This v. in its context refers primarily to the
OT, but its principle is equally applicable to other lit. to which one may
apply this term. The precise delimitation comes under a study of the Canon of
Scripture, but we may note that the claim to inspiration occurs in the NT as
well as in the OT, and that Peter regarded the epistles of Paul as Scripture (2
Pet 3:15f.).
2.
All Scripture of full and equal inspiration. The statement of 2 Timothy 3:16
concerns “all Scripture.” It is not permissible to tr. these words as “every
scripture inspired of God” (ASV, cf. RSVmg.) if this is understood to
distinguish Scriptures which are inspired from those which are not. Whether the
adjective πᾶσα, “all”
or “every,” is attributive or
predicative is a matter of little consequence. It is the interpretation of the
statement that matters. The NT knows nothing of “Scripture” which is not
divinely originated.
This
passage gives justification for the use of the term “plenary” (“full”) in
reference to Scripture and the rejection of the concept of degrees of
inspiration. Revelation certainly admits of degree, for a disclosure of truth
may be small or great; but a book either is Godbreathed or it is not. Scripture
passages may even differ in their value, but they do not differ in their
inspiration, and so must all find a place in the Word of God.
Its
relation to inspiration. The inspiration and the authority of Scripture are
distinguishable but inseparable. Matters of religion are of such great
importance that merely human authority is insufficient. It is not the human
authors as such who give the Bible its authority, but its divine Author. It is
because it originates from Him that its message is to be received and trusted.
Accordingly, inspiration is rightly discussed before authority, and there can
be no stable doctrine of Biblical authority where there is no stable doctrine
of inspiration.
Question:
"What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?"
Answer:
When people speak of the Bible as inspired, they are referring to the fact that
God divinely influenced the human authors of the Scriptures in such a way that
what they wrote was the very Word of God. In the context of the Scriptures, the
word “inspiration” simply means “God-breathed.” Inspiration means the Bible
truly is the Word of God and makes the Bible unique among all other books.
While
there are different views as to the extent to which the Bible is inspired,
there can be no doubt that the Bible itself claims that every word in every
part of the Bible comes from God (1 Corinthians 2:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
This view of the Scriptures is often referred to as “verbal plenary”
inspiration. That means the inspiration extends to the very words themselves
(verbal)—not just concepts or ideas—and that the inspiration extends to all
parts of Scripture and all subject matters of Scripture (plenary). Some people
believe only parts of the Bible are inspired or only the thoughts or concepts
that deal with religion are inspired, but these views of inspiration fall short
of the Bible’s claims about itself. Full verbal plenary inspiration is an essential
characteristic of the Word of God.
The
extent of inspiration can be clearly seen in 2 Timothy 3:16, “All Scripture is
God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good
work.” This verse tells us that God inspired all Scripture and that it is
profitable to us. It is not just the parts of the Bible that deal with
religious doctrines that are inspired, but each and every word from Genesis to
Revelation. Because it is inspired by God, the Scriptures are therefore
authoritative when it comes to establishing doctrine, and sufficient for
teaching man how be in a right relationship with God. The Bible claims not only
to be inspired by God, but also to have the supernatural ability to change us
and make us “complete.” What more can we need?
Another
verse that deals with the inspiration of the Scriptures is 2 Peter 1:21. This
verse helps us to understand that even though God used men with their
distinctive personalities and writing styles, God divinely inspired the very
words they wrote. Jesus Himself confirmed the verbal plenary inspiration of the
Scriptures when He said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or
the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you
the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the
least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law...” (Matthew
5:17-18). In these verses, Jesus is reinforcing the accuracy of the Scriptures
down to the smallest detail and the slightest punctuation mark, because it is
the very Word of God.
Because
the Scriptures are the inspired Word of God, we can conclude that they are also
inerrant and authoritative. A correct view of God will lead us to a correct
view of His Word. Because God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and completely
perfect, His Word will by its very nature have the same characteristics. The
same verses that establish the inspiration of the Scriptures also establish
that it is both inerrant and authoritative. Without a doubt the Bible is what
it claims to be—the undeniable, authoritative, Word of God to humanity.
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Blessed today
Yours
because of His Mercy , Grace and Love
For
the sake of His Glorious Gospel, His Church and His Kingdom
Blair
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