'THE BIBLE' AS INSPIRED AND ONLY INFALLIBLE AND
AUTHORITATIVE WORD OF GOD
Scriptures:
2 Timothy 3:16-17, Heb
4:12, II Peter 1:20-21, Psalms
12:6
All
scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of
God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2Tim
3:16-17)
For the word of God is living and active,
sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of
spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of
the heart. (Hebrews
4:12)
“Knowing this first,
that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 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.” (2Peter 1:20-21)
“The words of the LORD are pure
words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Important questions. [Psalms 12:6]
Before we get into our lesson let us ourselves the
following questions:
i. What is the bible?
ii. What does it mean to say that the
Bible is ‘Inspired’?
iii. What does it mean to say It is infallible
and authoritative?
iv. Do you believe that Bible is a
Word of God? Why?
Introduction
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The Bible is collection of 66 books (39 OT and 27 NT), written by 40
people in approximately 1500 years. Bible different from all other books
because it is written by God through his chosen people who worked under Holy
Spirit.
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Although there are different views on whether Bible is inspired Word of
God on otherwise, through bible itself it can be openly proved that Bible is
Inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God.
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The bible is the foundation of Christian faith
a. Inspiration – According to Concise Oxford Dictionary,
10th Edition; Inspiration is divine influence supposed to have led
to the writing of the bible.
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As God breathed to Adam and gave him life, God has also Breathed in His
word and give it life (the word of god is living and active - Heb 4:12)
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The
word of God is powerful, quick and sharp than two edged sword, it has ability to transform our lives.
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All the prophesies of the Scripture are given by God through His holy
men who were ready to be moved by the Holy Ghost (II Peter
1:20-21)
b. Authoritative – this means being empowered and having
ability to bring changes. In Isaiah 55:10 -11, the word of God has power of
creation (Genesis 1:2-27), has healing power, and has power to bring things to
life.
c. Infallible – this means the word of God is tested and
has no error or fallacy. It is all pure, true and it should be accepted. (II
Timothy 3:16-17), it is inspired by God and it is profitable. Psalms 12:6 – It
is tested seven times, it is pure.
Conclusion
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However, it is openly proved in the Scripture itself that “the Bible is
Inspired, and it is the only Infallible and authoritative word of God”
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As it is believed by the Global University, we should also believe and
read the bible with all confidence and complete trust on every word in it.
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God will never contradict Himself; Bible has changed uncountable number
of people through generations.
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It is the only truth we have on earth, which is given by God through his
innocent and Spirit filled people.
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