Is The Bible A Sufficient Guide In Religion ?. 2 Timothy 3:13-17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for.

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Is The Bible A Sufficient Guide In Religion ?. 2 Timothy 3: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for.

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Is The Bible A Sufficient Guide In Religion ?

2 Timothy 3: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Our Sufficient Guide All truth was completely revealed in apostles’ and prophet’s lifetime. All truth was completely revealed in apostles’ and prophet’s lifetime. No truth was lost in its transfer from God to man. No truth was lost in its transfer from God to man. Complete enough to build the church upon. Complete enough to build the church upon. Apostles and prophets did not fail. Apostles and prophets did not fail. Complete guide produces complete faith. Complete guide produces complete faith.

All truth was completely revealed in apostles’ and prophets’ lifetime. Jesus began teaching…………Heb 1:1-2; Jn 16:12 Jesus began teaching…………Heb 1:1-2; Jn 16:12 Apostles finished……………….….Matt 10:27, John 14:25-26; 16:5-15; Heb 2:1-4 Apostles finished……………….….Matt 10:27, John 14:25-26; 16:5-15; Heb 2:1-4 Notice all the “all”’s……………...John 14:25-26; 16:13 Notice all the “all”’s……………...John 14:25-26; 16:13

No truth was lost in its transfer from God to man. God—Holy Spirit—Apostles ………..…John 16:13-15 God—Holy Spirit—Apostles ………..…John 16:13-15 All the New Testament can be considered the words of Jesus. All the New Testament can be considered the words of Jesus. Paul describes this transfer of truth…….1 Cor 1:1-16 Eph 3:1-7; Gal 1:11-12 Paul describes this transfer of truth…….1 Cor 1:1-16 Eph 3:1-7; Gal 1:11-12 If God can create the universe with just words, he can ensure that the scriptures are a complete guide for all generations until the end of time…..1 Pet 1:23 If God can create the universe with just words, he can ensure that the scriptures are a complete guide for all generations until the end of time…..1 Pet 1:23

Complete enough to build the church upon. Apostles-prophets receive revelation……...Eph 3:3-5 Apostles-prophets receive revelation……...Eph 3:3-5 Revelation-foundation of the church…....Eph 2:19-20 Matt 16:16-19 Revelation-foundation of the church…....Eph 2:19-20 Matt 16:16-19 Foundation of fellowship………………..….Acts 2:42 Foundation of fellowship………………..….Acts 2:42

Apostles and prophets did not fail. Guided by Holy Spirit…………………..…John 16:13 Guided by Holy Spirit…………………..…John 16:13 Go everywhere preaching…..Acts 1:8; Mk 16:15-20 Go everywhere preaching…..Acts 1:8; Mk 16:15-20 Declared “mission accomplished” Declared “mission accomplished”  Paul…….Acts 20:26-27; Col 1:23  Peter……2 Pet 1:2-3  James….Jas 1:25  Jude……Jude 3

Complete guide produces complete faith. Eph 4:11-16

Our Sufficient Guide 2 Tim 3: Cor 10:13 Gal 1:6-9 2 John 9 Rev 22:18-19 Matt 15:1-14