Question 3
What is the word of God?
The holy scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the word of God,a the only rule of faith and obedience.b
What is the word of God?
The holy scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the word of God,a the only rule of faith and obedience.b
a. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19–21
2 Timothy 3:16
3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
2 Peter 1:19–21
1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 1:20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one's own interpretation. 1:21 For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
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b. Ephesians 2:20; Revelation 22:18–19; Isaiah 8:20; Luke 16:29, 31; Galatians 1:8–9; 2 Timothy 3:15–16
Ephesians 2:20
2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
2:20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
Revelation 22:18–19
22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
22:18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 22:19 And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.
Isaiah 8:20
8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
8:20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
Luke 16:29; Luke 16:31
16:29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 16:31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
16:29 But Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let your brothers listen to them.' 16:31 Then Abraham said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.'"
Galatians 1:8–9
1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
1:8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! 1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!
2 Timothy 3:15–16
3:15 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. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
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