To Be Perfect

It Provides Perfect Doctrine

John 7:17 NKJV

17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.

Acts 2:38 NKJV

38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:41 NKJV

41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

Acts 2:38

Romans 6:3–4 NKJV

3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:17 NKJV

17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.

Acts 2:42 NKJV

42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Romans 6:17 NKJV

17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.

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2 John 9–11 NKJV

9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.

It Provides Perfect Reproof

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 33.417 ἐλέγχω; ἔλεγξις, εως; ἐλεγμός, οῦ

33.417 ἐλέγχω; ἔλεγξις, εως f; ἐλεγμός, οῦ m: to state that someone has done wrong, with the implication that there is adequate proof of such wrongdoing—‘to rebuke, to reproach, rebuke, reproach.’

The Nelson Study Bible: New King James Version Chapter 3

Reproof is conviction. This is not simply a rebuke; it is demonstrating some truth beyond dispute.

2 Timothy 4:2 NKJV

2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

Proverbs 6:23 NKJV

23 For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

It Provides Perfect Correction

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 72.16 ἐπανόρθωσις, εως

72.16 ἐπανόρθωσις, εως f: to cause something to be or to become correct, with the implication of a previous condition of faults or failures—‘to correct, correcting faults.’ πᾶσα γραφὴ … ὠφέλιμος … πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν ‘all Scripture … is useful … for correcting faults’ 2 Tm 3:16.

Notes on the New Testament: I Thessalonians to Philemon Chapter 3: Analysis of the Chapter

The meaning is, that the Scriptures are a powerful means of reformation, or of putting men into the proper condition in regard to morals.

Psalm 119:9–11 NKJV

9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.

It Provides Perfect Instruction in Righteousness

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 33.226 παιδεύω; παιδεία, ας

33.226 παιδεύωa; παιδείαa, ας f: to provide instruction, with the intent of forming proper habits of behavior—‘to teach, to instruct, to train, teaching, instruction.’45παιδεύωa : ἐπαιδεύθη Μωϋσῆς ἐν πάσῃ σοφίᾳ Αἰγυπτίων ‘Moses was trained in all the wisdom of the Egyptians’ Ac 7:22.

παιδείαa: ὠφέλιμος … πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ ‘useful … for instruction in right living’ 2 Tm 3:16.

2 Timothy 3:16–17 NKJV

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The Word of God Makes Us Perfect By Providing...

Perfect Doctrine

Perfect Reproof

Perfect Correction

Perfect Instruction