The sacred writings that comprise Scripture are described as being inspired by God, with 2 Timothy 3:16 affirming that all Scripture is breathed out by God. The enduring nature of God's word is highlighted in Isaiah 40:8, which states that the grass withers and the flower falls, but the word of our God will stand forever. Romans 15:4 and Hebrews 4:12 also attest to the power and authority of Scripture, while 2 Peter 1:21 emphasizes that the prophetic writings did not come from human will, but from God. Through these passages, the Bible affirms its own trustworthiness and divine origin.
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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,
You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.
but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.
He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.
See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.