The Wonder of God's Scripture

Aim: To sincerely value, understand, and employ God's holy book.

Doctrine: God's scripture is sufficient to equip his Churchmen for service, so long as it (the Bible) is faithfully taught and pastorally preached.

Exegesis: The self-authenticity of God's scripture: it derives its authority directly from heaven (v. 16a); its purpose is to teach all people Christ's gospel (v. 16b); its end goal is to develop Christlikeness in believers (v. 17).

Further application: How we are to profit from God's scripture: first, by hearing and reading it; then, by applying and sharing it.

Key verse: v. 16 ''All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness...''