Scriptures

The Scriptures
Given by inspiration of God — 2 Timothy 3:16.

Given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit — Acts 1:16; Hebrews 3:7; 2Peter 1:21.

Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them — Matthew 4:4; Mark 12:10; John 7:42.

Christ taught out of — Luke 24:27.

Are called the

  • Word. — James 1:21-23; 1 Peter 2:2.
  • Word of God. — Luke 11:28; Hebrews 4:12.
  • Word of Christ. — Colossians 3:16.
  • Word of truth. — James 1:18.
  • Holy Scriptures. — Romans 1:2; 2 Timothy 3:15.
  • Scripture of truth. — Daniel 10:21.
  • Book. — Psalm 40:7; Revelation 22:19.
  • Book of the Lord. — Isaiah 34:16.
  • Book of the law. — Ne 8:3; Galatians 3:10.
  • Law of the Lord. — Psalm 1:2; Isaiah 30:9.
  • Sword of the Spirit. — Ephesians 6:17.
  • Oracles of God. — Romans 3:2; 1 Peter 4:11.

Contain the promises of the gospel — Romans 1:2.

Reveal the laws, statutes, and judgments of God — Deuteronomy 4:5,14; Exodus 24:3,4.

Record divine prophecies — 2Pe 1:19-21.

Testify of Christ — John 5:39; Acts 10:43; 18:28; 1 Corinthians 15:3.

Are full and sufficient — Luke 16:29,31.

Are an unerring guide — Proverbs 6:23; 2Pe 1:19.

Are able to make wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus — 2 Timothy 3:15.

Are profitable both for doctrine and practice — 2 Timothy 3:16,17.

Described as

  • Pure. — Psalm 12:6; 119:140; Proverbs 30:5.
  • True. — Psalm 119:160; John 17:17.
  • Perfect. — Psalm 19:7.
  • Precious. — Psalm 19:10.
  • Quick and powerful. — Hebrews 4:12.

Written for our instruction — Romans 15:4.

Intended for the use of all men — Romans 16:26.

Nothing to be taken from, or added to — Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32.

One portion of, to be compared with another — 1 Corinthians 2:13.

Designed for

  • Regenerating. — James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23.
  • Quickening. — Psalm 119:50,93.
  • Illuminating. — Psalm 119:130.
  • Converting the soul. — Psalm 19:7.
  • Making wise the simple. — Psalm 19:7.
  • Sanctifying. — John 17:17; Ephesians 5:26.
  • Producing faith. — John 20:31.
  • Producing hope. — Psalm 119:49; Romans 15:4.
  • Producing obedience. — Deuteronomy 17:19,20.
  • Cleansing the heart. — John 15:3; Ephesians 5:26.
  • Cleansing the ways. — Psalm 119:9.
  • Keeping from destructive paths. — Psalm 17:4.
  • Supporting life. — Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4.
  • Promoting growth in grace. — 1 Peter 2:2.
  • Building up in the faith. — Acts 20:32.
  • Admonishing. — Psalm 19:11; 1 Corinthians 10:11.
  • Comforting. — Psalm 119:82; Romans 15:4.
  • Rejoicing the heart. — Psalm 19:8; 119:111.

Work effectually in them that believe — 1Th 2:13.

The letter of, without the spirit, killeth — John 6:63; 2 Corinthians 3:6.

Ignorance of, a source of error — Matthew 22:29; Acts 13:27.

Christ enables us to understand — Luke 24:45.

The Holy Spirit enable us to understand — John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14.

No prophecy of, is of any private interpretation — 2Pe 1:20.

Everything should be tried by — Isaiah 8:20; Acts 17:11.

Should be

  • The standard of teaching. — 1 Peter 4:11.
  • Believed. — John 2:22.
  • Appealed to. — 1 Corinthians 1:31; 1 Peter 1:16.
  • Read. — Deuteronomy 17:19; Isaiah 34:16.
  • Read publicly to ALL. — Deuteronomy 31:11-13; Ne 8:3; Jeremiah 36:6; Acts 13:15.
  • Known. — 2 Timothy 3:15.
  • Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God. — 1Th 2:13.
  • Received with meekness. — James 1:21.
  • Searched. — John 5:39; 7:52.
  • Searched daily. — Acts 17:11.
  • Laid up in the heart. — Deuteronomy 6:6; 11:18.
  • Taught to children. — Deuteronomy 6:7; 11:19; 2 Timothy 3:15.
  • Taught to ALL. — 2 Chronicles 17:7-9; Ne 8:7,8.
  • Talked of continually. — Deuteronomy 6:7.
  • Not handled deceitfully. — 2 Corinthians 4:2.
  • Not only heard, but obeyed. — Matthew 7:24; Luke 11:28; James 1:22.
  • Used against our spiritual enemies. — Matthew 4:4,7,10; Ephesians 6:11,17.

All should desire to hear — Ne 8:1.

Mere hearers of, deceive themselves — James 1:22.

Advantage of possessing — Romans 3:2.

Saints

  • Love exceedingly. — Psalm 119:97,113,159,167.
  • Delight in. — Psalm 1:2.
  • Regard, as sweet. — Psalm 119:103.
  • Esteem, above all things. — Job 23:12.
  • Long after. — Psalm 119:82.
  • Stand in awe of. — Psalm 119:161; Isaiah 66:2.
  • Keep, in remembrance. — Psalm 119:16.
  • Grieve when men disobey. — Psalm 119:158.
  • Hide, in their hearts. — Psalm 119:11.
  • Hope in. — Psalm 119:74,81,147.
  • Meditate in. — Psalm 1:2; 119:99,148.
  • Rejoice in. — Psalm 119:162; Jeremiah 15:16.
  • Trust in. — Psalm 119:42.
  • Obey. — Psalm 119:67; Luke 8:21; John 17:6.
  • Speak of. — Psalm 119:172.
  • Esteem, as a light. — Psalm 119:105.
  • Pray to be taught. — Psalm 119:12,13,33,66.
  • Pray to be conformed to. — Psalm 119:133.
  • Plead the promises of, in prayer. — Psalm 119:25,28,41,76,169.

They who search, are truly noble — Acts 17:11.

Blessedness of hearing and obeying — Luke 11:28; James 1:25.

Let them dwell richly in you — Colossians 3:16.

The wicked

  • Corrupt. — 2 Corinthians 2:17.
  • Make, of none effect through their traditions. — Mark 7:9-13.
  • Reject. — Jeremiah 8:9.
  • Stumble at. — 1 Peter 2:8.
  • Obey not. — Psalm 119:158.
  • Frequently wrest, to their own destruction. — 2Pe 3:16.

Denunciations against those who add to, or take from — Revelation 22:18,19.

Destruction of, punished — Jeremiah 36:29-31.

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