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The Bible Teaches many truths about itself. 1. It claims God as its author
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
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private
interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God
spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. -2 Peter 1:20-21 2. It claims that
it is innerant and infallible The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the
soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of
the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes. – Psalm 19:7-8 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield
to those who put their trust in Him.
Do not add to His word, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar. –
Proverbs 30:5-6 3. It claims that it is complete For I testify to everyone who
hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to these things,
God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone
takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his
part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are
written in this book. – Revelation 22:18-19 4. It claims to authoritative All
Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproff, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God
may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 5.
It claims to be effective So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it
shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. – Isaiah 55:11 6. It claims to
be interpretive He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear,
because you are not of God. – John 8:47 The Bible offers limitless resources and
blessings to the believer. 1. It is the source of truth Sanctify them by Your
truth. Your word is truth – John 17:17 2. It is a source of happiness But He
said,” More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
– Luke 11:28 3. It is a sourceof spiritual growth As newborn babies, desire the
pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that
the Lord is gracious. – 1 Peter 2:2 4.
It is the source of power For the word of God is living and powerful, and
sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and
spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents
of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12 5. It is the source of guidance Your word is a lamp
to my feet & a light to my path-Psalm 119:105 6. It is the source of comfort For
whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we
through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. – Romans
15:4 7.
It is the source of perfection 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 complete, thoroughly equipped for
every good work – 2 Timothy 3:16 8. It is the source of victory over Satan And
take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of
God. – Ephesians 6:17 I. Psalm 39:2-3 I was mute with silence, I held my peace
even from good; and my sorrow was stirred up.
My heart was hot within me; while I was musing, the fire burned. Then I spoke
with my tongue. – NKJV I kept quiet, not saying a word, not even about anything
good! But my suffering only grew worse, and I was overcome with anxiety. The
more I thought, the more troubled I became; I could not keep from asking. – GNB
Psalm 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones grew old through my groaning all the day
long. – NKJV When I did not confess my sins, I was worn out from crying all day
long. – GNB Job 18:4 You who tear yourself in anger, Shall the earth be forsaken
for you? Or shall the rock be removed from its place? - NKJV You are only
hurting yourself with your anger.
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