All Scriptures

1. The Extent of Scripture
   a. 39 books of the Old Testament (cf. Lk 24:44; 11:50-51; 2 Chr 24:20-21; Jer 26:20-21, 23).
   b. 27 books of the New Testament (based on Authority; cf. 2 Pet 3:16; 1 Tim 5:18; Dt 25:4; Lk 10:7; also Authorship; Agreement; Acceptance [cf. 1 Cor 14:29]; Applicability).
   c. Pseudepigraphic Writings?
   d. Gnostic Gospels?
   e. Apocrypha?

2. The Origin of Scripture
   a. “All scripture” = “Every word, and every part of scripture.” “Inspiration of God” = “theopneustos” or “God-breathed.”
   b. Three major theories:
   (1) Mechanical Inspiration
   (2) Dynamic Inspiration
   (3) Organic Inspiration

3. The Uses of Scripture
   a. “Doctrine” (didaskalia) = “teaching.”
   b. “Reproof” (elegmos) is related to “elegmos” (cf. 1 Tim 5:20; Mt 18:15; Jn 8:46)
   c. “Correction” (epanorthôsis) = “restoration to an upright state” or “improvement of life or character” or “reformation.”
   d. “Instruction in righteousness” (paideian tēn en dikaiosunē) alludes to training of children, so training of those who are born again in the way of righteousness.

4. The Purpose of Scripture
   17 That [i.e. so that] the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”
   a. The minister is a “man of God” (1Tim 6:11). But so is every Christian.
   b. The Scripture is necessary and sufficient for the perfection of the man of God in every sphere of life.
   c. No more than the Scriptures is necessary for perfection.

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