Daily Devotions
2 Timothy
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God..."
Text: 2 Timothy 3:16
OUR INSPIRED SCRIPTURES
Not many believe that the Scriptures are inspired. The apostle Paul certainly did! Let us ponder what he wrote about the Scriptures!
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof,
for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
2 Timothy 3:16
1. “All Scripture”
a) The Scriptures are generally divided in the following way:
i) The Law
ii) The Prophets
iii) The Writings (History, Wisdom Literature)
b) Paul’s declaration
i) They are equally inspired.
ii) They were infallibly written.
c) This would be a reference to the original writings.
2. “By inspiration of God”
a) The word “inspired”:-
i) It suggests that God breathed over the Scriptures.
ii) God superintended the writing of the Scriptures.
b) God’s involvement:-
i) God was deeply involved in the giving of the Scriptures.
ii) The writers would have to do their part in writing accurately.
iii) God ensured that the Scriptures were free from error.
3. “And is profitable”
The Scriptures are indeed profitable!