2 Timothy

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NASB	2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
AMPLIFIED 2015	2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God's will, both publicly and privately--behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage];

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Bible Question: How much "more" do we need than God's word -- the Scriptures? I hear people on many of these cable TV religious programs asking for "the anointing" or some special, tailor-made revelation from God. I hear them say, "God told me this or God told me that." They seem always to want more -- more than what God has revealed in His word. Have we become a generation of "Oliver Twist" Christians, saying to God, "Please, sir, I want some more" (See Dickens' Oliver Twist, Chapter 2). Is God's word as revealed in Holy Scripture incomplete? Does each of us require special revelation, special treatment -- indeed, individual tutoring -- from Almighty God? Critique this modern TV "gospel" that is being pumped into the homes of America. What's wrong with wanting "more" -- more revelation, more assurance, more of everything spiritual than the word of God comprehends? --Hank

Bible Answer: Brother Hank: I admire your thinking, and study of the WORD. For some "more" means feed me, feed me. Like newly hatched birds beg for chewed up food that needs only to be swallowed. We live in a time when most of read at a seventh grade level, if that. I think that is why talking books are so popular. At one time I worked for Zondervan Book of Life. This was a wonderful family Bible reading program. The problem was and still is families do not spend much time as a family together. Mom and dad are not good readers, and so family Bible reading is almost a thing of the past. Our family our library has more than two thousand books, that are indepth Bible study ore related materials. I think reading renews our nind and spirit, and with out the personal experience of reading and study of the Bible, and prayer seeking Gods direction, many will constantly seeking "special, tailor-made revelation". I have visited in many christian homes that do not have even have a Exhaustive Concordance! Most nothing about a concordance, much less how to use one. How can any christian expect to grow or have any revelation except from studing the Word? What would men of the past like Tyndal, or Martin Luther, Spurgon, Brunner, Pentecost, or so many other schollars, who have left us such wonderful work, if they were as believers are today? For me there is nothing like reading the words of biblical schollars, and having it to recall over and over. Reading is a gift from the Lord I shall ever be thankful for. I need not ask for special signs and wonders, I have Gods perfect Word, which the Holy Spirit uses to guide, and correct me. I am so glad I saw your question. God bless you!
Peace,
farout