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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: A friend was told that the Bible and the message of the Bible must be accepted with unquestioning faith, and that it is wrong to question it. Does anyone have any biblical references that will help an unbeliever to understand this issue? This individual is asking questions to attempt to understand and decide whether he can believe the Bible and the message of Christ. He is being told that he is wrong to ask questions. How would you advise this man? |
Bible Answer: God WANTS you to ask questions and to study His Word. He loves you and wants you to know Him. The only way to know God is know His heart, His words. Just the same as the only way for someone to know YOU is for someone to know your heart, your words. II Peter 1:3 According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness [through His Word], through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: When someone tells you something is from the Bible, have them show you where. If they can't show you,then YOU search it out and see for yourself. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. II Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: God bless your quest! And when you're ready to believe God's Word you can KNOW that you're born again when you believe(Romans 10:9 and 10)!! |