Is the Bible The Word of God

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”— 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV)

Paul didn’t say some Scripture. He said all Scripture — every line, every letter, every word — is God-breathed.

The Bible isn’t man’s thoughts about God; it’s God’s thoughts revealed through men.

That’s what makes it alive. It wasn’t written just for us; it was written to transform us.

1. The Bible Declares It Is the Word of God

Inspired, Not Invented

The writers of Scripture didn’t come up with their words; they were carried along by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21).The breath was divine. The pen was human. The message eternal.

“For prophecy never had its origin in human will, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” — 2 Peter 1:21

Jesus Confirmed Its Authority

Jesus quoted Scripture constantly — over 60 times — and declared,

“The Scripture cannot be broken.” — John 10:35

If you trust Jesus, you have to trust what He trusted — the Word of God.

Unity Across Centuries

Over 1,500 years, 40 authors wrote 66 books in three languages on three continents — yet the story never contradicts itself.From Genesis to Revelation, it tells one continuous story: God redeeming humanity through Jesus Christ.

2. History Confirms the Bible’s Truth

Archaeology Keeps Proving Scripture Right

• The Tel Dan Stele confirmed King David’s dynasty.

• The Pilate Stone validated the existence of Pontius Pilate.

• The Dead Sea Scrolls proved the Old Testament we read today matches ancient manuscripts almost perfectly.

No discovery has ever disproven the Bible.

Prophecy Sets It Apart

Jesus fulfilled over 50 major prophecies about the Messiah.Even if He had fulfilled only eight, the odds would be 1 in 10¹⁷ — the same chance as finding one marked coin buried somewhere in two feet of silver dollars covering all of Texas. That’s not luck. That’s Lordship.

💬 The Bible doesn’t just predict the future — it reveals God’s plan written before time began.

Preservation Is Miraculous

The New Testament has 25,000 manuscripts, far more than any other ancient document.When compared with modern translations, the message hasn’t changed — because the Author still protects His Word.

3. Why You Need the Word Every Day

The Bible Reveals Who God Truly Is

Without the Word, we remake God in our own image.With the Word, we discover who He actually is — not just loving and merciful, but holy, just, and true.

Every page reveals His nature and His name.

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God stands forever.” — Isaiah 40:8

The Bible Renews Your Mind

Culture will shape you if the Word doesn’t.Romans 12:2 calls us to be “transformed by the renewal of your mind.”

When you read Scripture, you’re not just learning information — you’re receiving transformation.

💡 The world becomes your teacher when the Word is not your tutor.

The Bible Equips You for Purpose

Paul says Scripture makes us “complete, equipped for every good work.”That means ready — not perfect.The Word builds you, sharpens you, and sends you. Without it, your armor is incomplete.

4. The Word Still Speaks

You can deny God, but you can’t silence Him.Every time you open the Bible, the Author shows up.

• To the skeptic — the Word invites investigation.

• To the believer — the Word builds revelation.

• To the weary — the Word brings restoration.

💬 You can’t carry revival if you’ve closed your Bible.

The Holy Spirit is still breathing through these pages today.You don’t just read the Word — the Word reads you.

A Final Challenge

If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, remember this:

“The person without the Spirit cannot understand the things that come from the Spirit of God.” — 1 Corinthians 2:14

Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes.Don’t read the Bible like a history book — read it like a love letter from the Father. Because this isn’t just a record of what God said —it’s a revelation of what He’s still saying.

Quote of the Week

“The Bible isn’t man’s word about God — it’s God’s Word through man.”— Pastor Tyler Everett

Want to Go Deeper?

• 📖 Read: 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV)

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