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We can trust the Bible as God's Word: God gave Scripture: It expresses His authority for our salvation 2Tim 3:14-17 We can trust the Bible as God's Word: Bible affirms God is its origin Holy Spirit revealed all truth in Scripture We submit to God in submitting to Scripture

INSPIRATION & AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2TIM 3:14-17 THE BIBLE AFFIRMS GOD IS ITS ORIGIN The Authors Affirm Divine Inspiration “Thus saith the Lord:" 413 times in Old Test. David guided by inspiration 2Sam 23:1-2 Paul guided by inspiration 1Cor 2:9-13 Writers of O & N Testaments inspired 2Tim 3:16-17 Scripture Reflects God's Own Nature God's Word: infallible Psa 19:9 God's Word: immutable, unchangeable Gal 1:8-9 God's Word: indestructible Matt 24:35 God's Word: all-sufficient 2Pet 1:3 God's Word: final Rev 22:18-19

INSPIRATION & AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2TIM 3:14-17 THE HOLY SPIRIT REVEALED ALL TRUTH The Spirit Revealed All Truth in Words Authors of Scripture speak of words given 2Sam 23:1-2; 1Cor 2:13; Works through his word to save Jhn 16:7-13 False Theories of Inspiration Natural "inspiration:" talents for poetry, philosophy, writing skills, etc. 1Cor. 2:9 Thought "inspiration:" God gave ideas which men formed into words Jhn 14:26; Jhn 16:13 Dictation theory: God dictated every word Ex 20:1-17; Jhn 14:26; 1Cor 1:1, 11

INSPIRATION & AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2TIM 3:14-17 SUBMIT TO GOD BY SUBMITTING TO SCRIPTURE Scripture Reveals God's Plan for Our Salvation Reveals our sin: we violate God's law 1Jhn 3:4 Reveals His love, grace, & mercy 1Jhn 4:9-10 Reveals conditions of pardon & fellowship with him leading to heaven Matt 28:18-20 New Testament records his instructions for every phase of the new life Matt 28:20 Scripture Expresses God's Love and Authority Word expresses God's authority 1Cor 14:37 Guides church under God's authority 1Tim 3:14-15 Teach & follow God's written pattern in faith & love 2Tim 1:13

INSPIRATION & AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2TIM 3:14-17 SUBMIT TO GOD BY SUBMITTING TO SCRIPTURE Reject All False Claims of Revelation Teaching in Bible only true revelation 1Jhn 4:1-6 Many claim revelations not found in the teaching in the Bible! Idols, gods – Hindu Vedas – Muslim Koran – Masonry’s secrets – Astrologers – Nostradamus – Jeane Dixon – Popes – Creeds – Joseph Smith, Book of Mormon – Mary B. Eddy, Science & Health – Dreams – Intuition, feelings

INSPIRATION & AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2TIM 3:14-17 God gave Scripture: It expresses His authority for our salvation 2Tim. 3:14-17 We can trust the Bible as God's Word: The Bible affirms God is its origin The Holy Spirit revealed all truth in Scripture We submit to God in submitting to Scripture