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The Bible
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God.” Upon this statement of fact, evangelical Christianity stands. The Bible claims to be the inspired word of God.By “inspiration” we mean that the Holy Spirit exerted His supernatural influence upon the writers of the Bible. The writings were inspired not necessarily
the writers, for the Bible nowhere claims to have been written by inspired men.
(1) The Holy Spirit is the author of the Bible---- (2 Peter 1:21). Christ told His disciples that He would leave “many things” unrevealed, and that the Holy Spirit would come and choose certain persons and through them reveal his perfect will unto man; and that the Holy Spirit would be the believer’s teacher ( John 16: 12-15).
(2) Man is the instrument used by the Holy Spirit to write the Bible.
(3) Results: the infallible Word of God.
Therefore, the Bible is free from error and absolutely trustworthy (Psalm 119:88; also Matthew 24:35).
THE BIBLE COMMANDS THE BELIEVER
TO STUDY THE SCRIPTURES
2 Timothy 2:15
“Study to show thyself approved unto God” is a command. As you study the Bible, you will discover that it does not just contain the word of God—But it IS the Word of God.
I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word,
And will make it a lamp unto my feet,
A light unto my path,
And hide its words in my heart
That
I may not sin against God.
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