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What does the Bible say about inspiration?

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The Bible teaches that its message is breathed out by God, faithfully delivered through human authors, and given to lead God’s people into truth, faith, and obedient living. Second Timothy 3:16-17 declares that Scripture equips believers for every good work, while 2 Peter 1:21 explains that men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised in John 16:13 that the Spirit would guide His apostles into truth, and He prayed, “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth” (John 17:17). Therefore Christians should receive Scripture as God’s trustworthy Word, test all spiritual claims by it (1 John 4:1), and find in it God’s sure guidance and comfort.

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  • 2 Timothy 3:16

    Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,

  • 2 Peter 1:21

    For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

  • John 16:13

    However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.

  • 2 Timothy 3:16-17

    [16] Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

  • Deuteronomy 31:6

    Be strong and of good courage, don't be afraid, nor be scared of them: for Yahweh your God, he it is who does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.

  • Job 32:8

    But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

  • Jeremiah 29:11

    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

  • Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

  • 1 John 4:1

    Beloved, don't believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

  • John 17:17

    Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.

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