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
- Dealing with the Controversy: Did God Write the Bible?
- God is the Author; All Scripture is inspired (God-breathed). Jeremiah 36:2, Ezekiel 1:3
- God achieved the penning of his Word by human instrumentation. (This is where the age old argument comes from- “Man wrote the Bible.”)
- We must understand that the Bible is inspired by God; the Word of God is just that, His personal words.
Inspired: God given, not just godly motivated. 2 Peter 1:20-21, Acts 1:16
- What is Neccesary to have the Word of God Today?
- Having God’s Word today is crucial to Romans 10:17
ü Inspiration
ü Operation
ü Preservation
- If the Bible is not inspired, it’s not God’s Word.
- If God does not require our operation, or utilization, it does not affect us.
If God’s Word is not preserved, we cannot be held accountable to God’s standard.
- Trusting Your Bible Requires Faith.
- Existence of God- Genesis 1:1
- Preservation of His Word Psalms 12:6-7
- Operation of His Word in Us 1 Thessalonians 2:13
- God’s Word Must Be Preserved, or God is Irrational.
- Preach the Word
- Faith Comes by hearing the Word
- Study and righltly divide the Word
- For any of the above to be possible, God must have kept His commitment to preserve His Word.