2 Timothy 3:16-17
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 complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Application: 

All Scripture is inspired by God (3:16). What does this mean? The doctrine of inspiration refers to the process by which God oversaw the composition of Scripture, guiding the authors to write precisely what he intended without error. The Greek word translated “inspired” is literally “breathed out by God.” 

Our God is unique because He speaks—unlike other so-called “gods” (see Ps 115:4–5). The Old Testament frequently uses the phrase, “The Lord says.” Our God communicates. He has worked supernaturally through the Holy Spirit to communicate perfectly to us through all of Scripture, which is the Word of God. When we read the Bible, we are reading the very words of the living God. “No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Pet 1:20–21).

If God inspires all Scripture, then all Scripture is profitable for teaching (instructing you in the truths that you need to know), for rebuking (reproving you for what you’ve done wrong), for correcting (showing you what is right), and for training in righteousness (guiding you to approach life as God intended it to be lived) (3:16). Why are we to use the Bible in these ways? So that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work (3:17). To faithfully accomplish the difficult task ahead of him, all Timothy needed was the inerrant Word of God. Everything that you need to be what God wants you to be is already in Scripture.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1296–1297.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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