1. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

2. Man believes the Bible is lacking Abundance of Human Creeds –T–The Bible is not all we need if these exist Acceptance of Modern Revelations –T–The Bible is not all we need if these exist Assertions of Personal Messages from God –T–The Bible is not all we need if these exist Advancement of Human Thoughts over God’s –T–The Bible is not all we need if these exist If the Bible is lacking, then God is lacking—either in ability to anticipate or compassion to meet the needs of man.

3. GOD’S Answers –2 Timothy 3:16  Every Scripture is from God –Every word of –Every verse of –Every chapter of –Every book The Bible is ALL we need (It has all the answers)

4. The Bible is ALL we need (It has all the answers) GOD’S Answers COMPREHENSIVE Answers –2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3; Acts 20:27 –Whatever you need it to accomplish, it will  “For doctrine” – show what is right  “For reproof” – show what is wrong  “For correction” – show how to get right  “For instruction in righteousness” – show how to stay right –Thoroughly, completely furnishes

5. The Bible is ALL we need (It has all the answers) GOD’S Answers COMPREHENSIVE Answers SUFFICIENT Answers –2 Cor. 3:5-8; Isaiah 55:8-11; James 1:25 –Capable of accomplishing all of God’s aims  No condition or need of man it cannot adequately supply  God stands behind His word –No more needed; no less needed

6. The Bible is ALL we need (It has all the answers) GOD’S Answers COMPREHENSIVE Answers SUFFICIENT Answers FINAL Answers –Jude 3; Rev. 22:18-19; Gal. 1:8-9 –Literally—one time for all time  None others can or will be revealed –Since God will not add to or delete from His complete/final Word, who is man to?

7. The Bible is ALL we need (It has all the answers) GOD’S Answers COMPREHENSIVE Answers SUFFICIENT Answers FINAL Answers ENDURING Answers –1 Peter 1:22-25; Matthew 24:35 –Answers that don’t change  Fixed, last forever, never lost –Fit all men for all time  Sin is the same now as it was 2,000 years ago

8. The Bible is ALL we need (It has all the answers) GOD’S Answers COMPREHENSIVE Answers SUFFICIENT Answers FINAL Answers ENDURING Answers POWERFUL Answers –Hebrews 4:12; Romans 1:16; James 1:21  Able to pierce & discern (cf. Acts 2:37)  Able to save (and none others can)

9. The Bible is ALL we need (It has all the answers) GOD’S Answers COMPREHENSIVE Answers SUFFICIENT Answers FINAL Answers ENDURING Answers POWERFUL Answers HEAVEN-DEPENDENT Answers –Matt. 7:21; Luke 6:46; John 6:68; 12:48

10. The Bible is ALL we need (It has all the answers) GOD’S ANSWERS Comprehensive Sufficient Final Enduring Powerful Heaven-Dependent GOD’S ANSWERS Comprehensive Sufficient Final Enduring Powerful Heaven-Dependent Always be ready to give God’s answer to everyone! Always be ready to give God’s answer to everyone!

11. The Bible Has the Answer for Your Salvation Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Hebrews 11:6 Repent of your sins – Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9 Be immersed in water – Acts 2:38 –Sins are forgiven – Acts 22:16 –Added to His church – Acts 2:47 –Registered in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Love & serve Him faithfully – John 14:15