What does the Bible say about truth of scripture?
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The Bible teaches that Scripture is God’s true, trustworthy, and sufficient Word, given to lead us to salvation and to shape faithful lives through Christ. Second Timothy 3:16-17 declares that all Scripture is breathed out by God and equips His people for every good work. Second Peter 1:20-21 explains that its message did not arise from human will, but from men carried along by the Holy Spirit. Jesus prayed, “Your word is truth” in John 17:17, and promised that the Spirit would guide His disciples into truth. Scripture’s truth ultimately centers on Christ, who said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).
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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 1:20
knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
- John 17:17
Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
- 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.
- 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 Peter 1:20-21
[20] knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation. [21] For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
- John 8:32
You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
- 2 Timothy 2:15
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
- Psalms 19:7
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
- John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
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