How the Bible was writen

2 Timothy 3:16 NKJV

16 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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Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way

God breathed means that the Bible is a living book when applied it begins to change our lives.

1) Profitable for Doctrine.

Profitable for Doctrine.

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profitable Scripture is valuable because it corrects false teaching while building up believers to live godly lives.

Doctrine means teaching.

1 Timothy 4:6 NKJV

6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.

Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Paul’s Charge to Timothy / 3:10–4:8

doctrine—the content and teaching of truth, which must flow from and be consistent with Scripture. By calling the Bible “God-breathed,” Paul was identifying its divine source; by making it the source of doctrine, he was reminding Timothy of its authority. Doctrine that contradicted biblical doctrine was to be rejected, corrected, or replaced by accurate teaching.

2) Reproof = To rebuke false teachers and their teachings and admonish those who believe their teaching. Also rebuking those in sin. The initial impact of true doctrine involves the confrontation of false teaching and understanding. The offensiveness of some who teach biblical truth may have to be excused, but the offensiveness of biblical truth to error and evil requires no apology.

3) correction—helping people straighten out errors. In the area of correction, the Scriptures have two roles: (1) they provide a complete presentation of the teaching, where only part of the truth has been present; and (2) they provide for a right understanding and application where true doctrine may have been taught but has not taken effect.

Barton, B. B., Veerman, D., & Wilson, N. S. (1993). 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus (p. 218). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Paul’s Charge to Timothy / 3:10–4:8

The Bible is not purely a record of the past—the history of the Jews and then of the church. Rather, every story, every prophecy, every teaching, every admonition, and every command points beyond to the author, God, who came to us in Jesus Christ. God confronts us in the pages of his Word—telling us how much he loves us, how we can become his children, and how we should live to please him.

Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Paul’s Charge to Timothy / 3:10–4:8

INSPIRATION AND APPLICATION

Verse 3:16, known for its affirmation of inspiration also serves as a basic pattern for application of the Scriptures. We can approach every passage with the assumption that it accomplishes one or more of the four purposes of Scripture:

1. Doctrine—What basic truth that God wants me to know does this passage teach?

2. Reproof—What error in judgment, understanding, or behavior might this passage be reproving in my life?

3. Correction—How might this passage correct, balance, or direct me?

4. Training—What does this passage present to prepare me for some future spiritual challenge?

Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Paul’s Charge to Timothy / 3:10–4:8

instruction in righteousness (training in righteousness)—showing people how to please and glorify God. The ideal setting for doctrine includes the kind of preparation that minimizes the need for later reproof and correction. The nature of Scripture allows us to teach it confidently to our children and to learn from it ourselves.

Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Paul’s Charge to Timothy / 3:10–4:8

serves as a basic pattern for application of the Scriptures. We can approach every passage with the assumption that it accomplishes one or more of the four purposes of Scripture:

1. Doctrine—What basic truth that God wants me to know does this passage teach?

2. Reproof—What error in judgment, understanding, or behavior might this passage be reproving in my life?

3. Correction—How might this passage correct, balance, or direct me?

4. Training—What does this passage present to prepare me for some future spiritual challenge?

2 Peter 1:20 NKJV

20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,

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1 Peter

1 tim 4:6,13

Barton, B. B., Veerman, D., & Wilson, N. S. (1993). 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus (p. 218). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

1 Peter 1:20–21 NKJV

20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you 21 who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

2 Peter 1:20–21 NKJV

20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

2. Reproof = To rebuke false teachers and their teachings and admonish those who believe their teaching

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The main thing to keep in mind here is that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of private opinion. And why? Because it’s not something concocted in the human heart. Prophecy resulted when the Holy Spirit prompted men and women to speak God’s Word.

Prophecy didn’t come by ones own perspective of life or by the will of man or by their invention but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.