2Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
‘All scripture’ ALL, not a part of Scripture. Even if the law was abolished, all commandments of a righteous life and conduct are still in effect. Many people today choose either the Old or the New Testament as the Word of God, but both Testaments make up the Word and must be read in context and relation – thus to whom it was given (Israel or other nations, Christians or the ungodly, etc.) and for what purpose (only individual were commanded to preach, teach or write and every one to obey commandments, follow instructions, learn from given examples, etc.).
‘Scripture’ – Twenty-one Names of the Bible: The Scripture (Mark 15:28; John 7:38). The Scriptures (Luke 24:27; John 5:39). The Promises (Rom. 9:4-5; 15:8). The Oracles of God (Rom. 3:2; Heb. 5:12; 1Pet. 4:11). The Lively Oracles (Acts 7:38). The Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms (Luke 24:25, 44). The Law of the Lord (Ps. 1:2). The Law and the Prophets (Matt. 5:17; 11:13; Acts 13:15). The Book of the Lord (Isa. 34:16). The Word of God (Mark 7:13; Rom. 10:17). The Sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17). The Old and New Testament (2Cor. 3:6-15). The First and Second Covenant (Heb. 8:7). The Word of Christ (Col. 3:16). The Word of Life (Php. 2:16). The Scripture of Truth (Dan. 10:21). The Word of Truth (2Tim. 2:15). The gospel of Christ (Rom. 1:16). The Word of Faith (Rom. 10:8). The Word of the Lord (2Thess. 3:1). The Word of Righteousness (Heb. 5:13).
‘Given by inspiration of God’ Nine ways the Bible was given: Audible voice of God (Ex. 19:19; Deut. 5:1-33; Matt. 3:16-17; John 12:28). Angels (Acts 7:38; Heb. 2:2). Prophets (Acts 3:21; Heb. 1:1). Jesus Christ (Heb. 1:1; Rev. 1:1-20). Apostles (Acts 1:2; Eph. 4:1-32). Visions (Isa. 6:1-13; Daniel 7-8; Ezek. 1:1-28). Dreams (Dan. 2:1-49; Matt. 1:20; 2:12). Revelation [Greek: apokalupsis] to unveil or uncover. It implies the lifting up of a curtain so that all can see alike what is uncovered. When used in writing, it means to reveal or make clear (Eph. 3:3; Gal. 1:12); when used of a person, it denotes visible presence (Rev. 1:1; 2Thess. 1:7; 1Pet. 1:7, 13). Inspiration (3:15-17).
To be continued…
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