2 Timothy 3:1-17

Because the Scriptures are the Word of God they are truth, they are authoritative, and they are sufficient.

The Scriptures are the very words of God.

For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Pe 1:21)

The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.
—Baptist Faith & Message, 2000

“Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason-I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other-my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen.” —Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms

“A simple layman armed with Scripture is greater than the mightiest pope without it.” —Martin Luther

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“The Scriptures obtain full authority among believers only when men regard them as having sprung from heaven, as if there the living words of God were heard.” —John Calvin

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Why does this matter?
If the Scriptures are truth, then I must

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If the Scriptures are authoritative, then I must

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If the Scriptures are sufficient, then I must

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