Biblical explanation
Paul says Scripture is: “given by inspiration of God” (). The Bible also explains its purpose in pointing people to salvation through Christ. Paul tells Timothy that the Holy Scriptures are able to make a person: “wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (). Jesus likewise said: “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me” (). John explains why he recorded his Gospel: “These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God” (). The Bible also points to prophecy as evidence that God knows what will happen before it occurs (; ). And it does not discourage examination. The Bereans searched the Scriptures daily to determine whether Paul's teaching was true (). The Bible does not tell us to believe simply because another person says, “The Bible is true.” Instead, it repeatedly directs people back to God's Word, prophecy, the testimony concerning Christ, and personal examination. Christian faith is therefore not presented as faith without evidence. At the same time, evidence does not remove the need for faith. Scripture calls people to trust God and respond to the truth they have received. The ultimate center of the Bible is Jesus Christ. The Scriptures testify about Him, and the purpose of their testimony is that people may believe in Him and receive life.
In brief
Paul says Scripture is: “given by inspiration of God” ().
Bible references
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