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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]; |
Bible Question:
How can we find direct answers to our questions, situations etc in the bible? Do we just open it and read and try to think laterally or are we guided more directly to certain passages? I've just joined a church and am trying so hard to do things properly from the start. Ellemen |
Bible Answer: Ellemen, the Bible says that "all Scripture is given by inspiration of God (the Greek word is theopneustos and it literally means "God-breathed"), and is profitable for doctrine (teaching), for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect (complete in all details), thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Tim. 3:16,17). The preferred way to study God's word is systematically, a book or a theme at a time, not by randomly opening the Bible and reading it haphazardly. Your pastor or a Bible teacher at your church can help you with answers to your specific questions. Since you say that you recently joined a church, may I assume it to mean that you have recently been saved? If this is so, I can understand your wanting to do things properly right from the beginning of your new life in Christ. But don't be discouraged to find that trials and temptations will come your way, but you have the Lord's promise that He will be with you always. Trust in Him always, and may God richly bless your work with Him. --Hank |