Inspiration and authority of Scripture

Recognition of a body of sacred writings

In the OT

Nehemiah 8:1 KJV 1900

And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel.

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By Jesus Christ

Matthew 22:29 KJV 1900

Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.

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Jesus Christ frequently appealed to the OT as a recognised sacred corpus, with the expression “it is written”.

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By the apostles

2 Timothy 3:14–15 KJV 1900

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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By the early church

Acts 17:11 KJV 1900

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

The inspiration of Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16 KJV 1900

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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The authority of Scripture recognised in the OT

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The authority of Scripture recognised in the NT

John 10:34–36 KJV 1900

Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

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Jesus Christ claims scriptural authority for his own words

Matthew 24:34–35 KJV 1900

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

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