Faith & Reason Nexus

Inspired of God : 2 Timothy 3:16 affirms that the Bible is inspired by God.
Holy Spirit Guided : John 16:13 acknowledges the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the writing of the Scriptures.
Holy Men Wrote : 2 Peter 1:21 highlights that holy men were the instruments through which the words of the Bible were penned.
The Bible’s Composition: Some 40 men wrote the Bible over a period of over 1600 years.
It comprises 66 Books of the Bible:

• 39 Books in the Old Testament.
• 27 Books in the New Testament.

The Bible Answers Questions:

• About the Origin of Life: “Where did I Come From?”
• About the Purpose of Life: “Why Am I Here?”
• About What Happens After Death: “Where Am I Going?”

The Bible’s Purpose:

• Keeps Us From Sin
• Lights Our Way
• Enlightens Us
• Instructs Us
• Purifies Us
• Frees Us
• Saves Us

Scripture References for the Bible’s Purpose:

• Psalm 119:11
• Psalm 119:105
• 2 Timothy 3:15
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• 1 Peter 1:22

The Bible’s Completeness:

• Contains All Truth (John 16:13).
• Contains All Things necessary for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).
• Presents the Whole Counsel of God (Acts 20:27).
• Brings Freedom (John 8:32).

The Bible’s Indestructibility:

• It Lasts Forever (Matthew 24:35; 1 Peter 1:25).
• It is Indestructible (James 1:21).

Warnings and Contents of the Bible:

• Gives Warnings.
• Contains:
  • The Mind of God.
  • The State of Man.
  • The Way of Salvation.
  • The Happiness of Believers.
  • The Doom of Sinners.
  • The Hope of the World.

Guidance on Handling the Bible:

• Do Not Add To Nor Subtract From (Deut. 4:2; Prov. 30:6; Rev. 22:18-19).
• Do Not Substitute Human Ideas.
• Preach and Teach Only God’s Word (2 Timothy 4:2; 1 Peter 4:11).
• Believe No Other Gospel (Galatians 1:8).
• His Word Will Judge Us (John 12:48).
• Rightly Divide the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15).