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What does the Bible say about the bible?

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The Bible teaches that it is God’s living, inspired, authoritative, and sufficient Word, given to make his people wise for salvation through faith in Christ and equipped for every good work. Hebrews 4:12 describes Scripture as living and active, while 2 Timothy 3:15-17 declares its divine inspiration and usefulness for teaching, correction, and training in righteousness. Jesus taught that people live by every word from God in Matthew 4:4, and John 1:1 points us to Christ, the eternal Word to whom all Scripture bears witness. Believers are therefore called to meditate on God’s Word, obey it faithfully, guard it from addition or subtraction, and receive its enduring instruction with humble faith.

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  • Hebrews 4:12

    For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

  • 2 Timothy 3:15-17

    [15] From infancy, you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus. [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.

  • Matthew 4:4

    But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"

  • 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.

  • Romans 15:4

    For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

  • John 1:1

    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

  • Revelation 22:18-19

    [18] I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book. [19] If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, may God take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.

  • Joshua 1:8

    This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate thereon day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

  • Psalms 119:9-16

    [9] How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. [10] With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don't let me wander from your commandments. [11] I have hidden your word in my heart, That I might not sin against you. [12] Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. [13] With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth. [14] I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, As much as in all riches. [15] I will meditate on your precepts, And consider your ways. [16] I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word.

  • Deuteronomy 4:2

    You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I command you.

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