1. 2 Timothy 3:16

2. What Kind Of Inspiration? Why Are The Scriptures Essential?

3. All “SCRIPTURE” (graphe) – writings are “GOD-BREATHED” (theo-neustos) What Do You Mean By INSPIRATION?

4. All “SCRIPTURE” (graphe) – writings are “GOD-BREATHED” (theo-neustos) God’s inspiration is “verbal inspiration” – God’s words are in the lips of the prophets and their pens (Jer. 1:7, 9; Ex. 4:12, 15-16; 7:1; Jer. 31:33-34; Heb. 10:15-17) – “I have put my words in thy mouth” What Do You Mean By INSPIRATION?

5. All “SCRIPTURE” (graphe) – writings are “GOD-BREATHED” (theo-neustos) God’s inspiration is “verbal inspiration” – God’s words are in the lips of the prophets and their pens (Jer. 1:7, 9; Ex. 4:12, 15-16; 7:1; Jer. 31:33-34; Heb. 10:15-17) – “I have put my words in thy mouth” – “he shall be to thee a mouth, thou shalt be to him as God” What Do You Mean By INSPIRATION?

6. All “SCRIPTURE” (graphe) – writings are “GOD-BREATHED” (theo-neustos) God’s inspiration is “verbal inspiration” – God’s words are in the lips of the prophets and their pens (Jer. 1:7, 9; Ex. 4:12, 15-16; 7:1; Jer. 31:33-34; Heb. 10:15-17) – “I have put my words in thy mouth” – “he shall be to thee a mouth, thou shalt be to him as God” – What Jeremiah “wrote” – Holy Spirit “said” What Do You Mean By INSPIRATION?

7. 2 Peter 1:21, Acts 27:15,17

8. Holy Spirit is the Source Not man’s understanding and man’s expounding (Mk. 4:34, I Peter 1:10-12)

9. New Testament – Inspired Scripture Paul’s letters are “other scriptures” – of the same character – inspired of God (2 Peter 3:16).

10. New Testament – Inspired Scripture Paul’s letters are “other scriptures” – of the same character – inspired of God (2 Peter 3:16). Paul and apostles spoke words which the Holy Spirit teaches, not what man teaches (I Cor. 2:7-13).

11. For Doctrine – or teaching For Reproof – appealing to the conscience For Correction – change in direction for life For Instruction– the training in the realm of what is right with God Man of God is complete - thoroughly furnished unto every good work

12. PROFITABLE FOR IGNORANCE PROFITABLE FOR CONSCIENCE AND CORRECTION TRAINING IN RIGHTEOUSSNESS EVERY GOOD WORK

13. THEREFORE…CONTINUE The lost will see the godly character of those teaching them (v. 14, 2 Tim. 1:5).

14. THEREFORE…CONTINUE The lost will see the godly character of those teaching them (v. 14, 2 Tim. 1:5). The Old Testament Scriptures point to Christ – thus making those we are teaching wise unto salvation (v. 15, Isa. 53).

15. THEREFORE…CONTINUE The lost will see the godly character of those teaching them (v. 14, 2 Tim. 1:5). The Old Testament Scriptures point to Christ – thus making those we are teaching wise unto salvation (v. 15, Isa. 53). The authority behind your teaching is the very words that God has breathed.

16. THEREFORE…CONTINUE The lost will see the godly character of those teaching them (v. 14, 2 Tim. 1:5). The Old Testament Scriptures point to Christ – thus making those we are teaching wise unto salvation (v. 15, Isa. 53). The authority behind your teaching is the very word that God has breathed. You never need to go beyond Scripture in knowing how to live a godly life filled with good works (Col. 2:6-7).