Comprehensive Guide to the Sufficiency of the Bible for Salvation and Christian Living
Explore the all-sufficient nature of the Bible for salvation and living a Christian life on earth. Learn how the Bible provides everything needed for eternal salvation, purification of souls, instruction in righteousness, and more. Discover the proper responses to the sufficiency of the Bible and the all-sufficient plan of salvation outlined in Scripture.
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The Biblical Evidence Definition of sufficient = enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end Definition of sufficient when it comes to the Bible Bible = enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end The situation : Living the Christian life on earth The proposed end : Salvation, now and eternal The Bible is all-sufficient ! To save souls (Jas. 1:21) To purify the souls of those who obey (1 Pet. 1:22-25 + v. 4, 9) To build up and give an inheritance (Acts 20:32) To give man ALL he needs for life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3) To fulfill the all-wise, all-powerful will of God (Isa. 55:10-11)
The Central Text ALL Scripture is inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16) ALL Scripture is profitable for (3:16) Doctrine = Showing what is right Reproof = Showing what is wrong Correction = Showing how to get right Instruction in righteousness = Showing how to stay right ALL Scripture is inspired that the man of God may be (17) Complete what else do I need? Thoroughly equipped what is lacking? For every good work what has God not supplied? The Bible is absolutely all-sufficient, to meet all the demands of being a Christian and serving/following God!
The Proper Response Accept all (Acts 17:11; Psa. 119 [v. 11, 89, 160]; Jn. 12:48) Believe all (Luke 24:25; Acts 24:14; Heb. 11:6) Teach all (Matt. 28:20; Acts 20:27; Psa. 119:172) Be governed by all (Col. 3:17; Psa. 119:133) Limit yourself to it (John 12:48-50; 1 Cor. 4:6) Obey it (Deut. 12:28; Heb. 5:9; Jas. 1:22-25) Understand all-sufficiency has all-inclusive application: Salvation | Worship | Organization of the church | Marriage, divorce & remarriage | Godly morality
The Improper Response By adding to God s Word, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (Rev. 22:18) By taking away from God s Word, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (Rev. 22:19) By distorting God s Word, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (Gal. 1:6-9) By accepting creeds or writing a Statement of Faith, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (1 Cor. 1:10) By believing the Holy Spirit speaks directly to me, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (John 16:13 + 2 Pet. 1:20-21+3 + Eph. 6:17 + 2 Tim. 3:17)
The All-Sufficient Plan of Salvation Believe that Jesus is God s Son John 20:30-31 Repent of your sins and turn to God Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus Christ Romans 10:9 Be immersed into Christ Acts 2:38 God will forgive all of your sins Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church Acts 2:47 God will enroll you in heaven Hebrews 12:23 Faithfully follow His all-sufficient Word Jas. 1:22-25
