Importance of All Scripture in 2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 First Principles

It may be known God has taken the time to reveal to us what we need to know about Him and His will 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 He expects us to understand Ephesians 5:17, 3:3-4 All Scripture

It may be known What had Timothy known? What he was likely taught was the Law of Moses he was now seeing its fulfillment in Christ John 5:39 Jesus noted this We are no longer under the LOM it was fulfilled in Christ But the principles Paul mentions here would apply to us also All Scripture

The Scriptures are Holy Scripture (vs. 15) is from a Greek word ( , gramma) meaning a written document Writings were valuable and precious, but available This was a factor making the time ideal for the gospel Galatians 4:4, Ephesians 1:9-10 All Scripture

The Scriptures are Holy Holy scriptures sacred writings Writings revered because they were attributed to God The Old Law was sacred to the Jews. It was treated with great respect in translation and preservation, as well as when it was read cf. Nehemiah 8:5 It is the word of God 1 Thessalonians 2:13 All Scripture

The Scriptures are Holy We need to distinguish between what is holy and what is not The writings of men are NOT holy! Men, including preachers, are fallible. God s word is perfect (complete and flawless James 1:25, Psalm 19:7). 1 Corinthians 4:6, Matthew 15:9 the doctrines of man make worshipping God vain (empty) All Scripture

Able to make you wise Wise unto salvation Romans 1:16-17, Ephesians 1:13 Consider the OT it leads us to Christ (Galatians 3:19, 24), John 5:39, 1 Peter 1:10-12 Romans 15:4 We have confidence in the New Testament because of the Old Testament All Scripture

All scripture inspired of God Scripture here is another common Greek word ( , graph ) means writings All writings clearly not everything ever written, but in context it is all writings from God . This would include the LOM and the New Testament All Scripture

All scripture inspired of God Inspired ( , theopneustos), lit. God breathed That which is uttered as if it were God Himself speaking (cf. 1 Peter 4:11) IF it is from God, it is truth (John 17:17, cf. Galatians 1:6-9) All Scripture

Is profitable Profitable means useful or beneficial. We must approach God s word with the attitude that it is profitable to us. Not only does God expect us to understand His word, but also to apply it. It is designed to make us better, and if applied universally to make all men better All Scripture

Is profitable Profitable for doctrine Instruction or teaching. God s word is designed for us to learn! 2 Timothy 2:15 1 Timothy 4:13, 16 The word is found 21 times in the NT, 15 of them in the letters to Timothy and Titus All Scripture

Is profitable Profitable for reproof Rebuke, conviction. The identifying of error to the point that one is convicted Cf. Acts 2:37 Ephesians 5:11 - expose them 1 Timothy 5:20 those sinning rebuke All Scripture

Is profitable Profitable for correction Getting us back on the right path. When one s error is identified there is need to instruct on how to correct it. 2 Timothy 4:2 exhort after rebuke. God s word very adequately instructs us on how to deal with our sins All Scripture

Is profitable Profitable for instruction in righteousness Living right. Being righteous with God. Matthew 5:6 Titus 2:11-14 we live soberly and righteously All Scripture

It can make us complete Complete not lacking anything. KJV perfect , NASB adequate 2 Peter 1:3, His divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness Far too many today believe God s word is inadequate. They seek to change it or discredit it 2 Peter 1:4-11 an example of how it is adequate or complete All Scripture

Thoroughly equipped Complementing the previous phrase, when we are complete we are fully equipped to do what we need to do. If we apply God s word, we will be ready for good works Matthew 5:16, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 2:10 All Scripture

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