21 Bible Verses about Scripture, Purpose Of

But be you attach'd to the doctrine you have learnt, with which you are intrusted, considering by whom you have been instructed: and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:

Jesus perform'd many other miracles in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messias, the son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name.

what does it say "more? the word is nigh thee, let it be in thy mouth and in thy heart:" that is the word of faith which we preach.

for all divinely inspired writings are conducive to instruction, to conviction, to reformation, and the practice of virtue;

Let the christian doctrine be the familiar subject of your entertainment: in all wisdom instructing and exhorting one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, melodiously tuning your grateful praises to God.

All these things happened to them for examples: and are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come. wherefore let him that thinks he stands firm, take heed lest he fall.

for the word of God is active and efficacious, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even to the division of soul and spirit, to the smallest and most inward parts, distinguishing the thoughts, and intentions of the heart. so that there is not a creature that is concealed from his view: but all is naked and open to the eyes of him of whom we speak. Having then so great a high priest,

Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.

however, it is really, in effect, a new commandment I write unto you, with respect to you: because the darkness is past, and things now appear in their true light.

now whatever was heretofore writ, was writ for our instruction; that we through patience and the comfortable promises of the scriptures might have hope.

these things have I written to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, by your believing on the name of the son of God.

have you forgot the exhortation which is address'd to you, as to children? "my son, despise not thou the chastning of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him. for whom the Lord loveth, he chastises, and scourgeth every son whom he receives."

then he said, this is what I told you, while I was yet with you, that what has been written concerning me in the law of Moses, in the prophets, and in the psalms, must be all accomplished.

for what I, and Timothy, and Silvanus preached concerning Jesus Christ, the son of God, is not inconsistent, but invariably the same. for all the promises of God do center in him, and are verifyed by him to the glory of God by our preaching. now it is God who keeps you fix'd in the doctrine of Christ; who has appointed me,read more.
and mark'd me with his seal, and given me the earnest of the spirit in my heart.

This is the disciple who testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

"behold, I make all things new." and he said write: "for these words are true and authentic."

but Jesus answered him, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God shall prescribe."

I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing. if a man abide not in me, he is cast away as withered branches that are gather'd up to be thrown into the fire, where they are burned. if ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and you shall obtain it.read more.
my father will be honour'd by your bearing much fruit, and you will have the honour of being my disciples.

sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth.

Finally, my brethren, place your strength in the transcendent power of the Lord. put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits.read more.
wherefore invest yourselves with the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to withstand in the difficult day, and having overcome all to maintain your ground. stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail: wing your feet with the gospel of peace: cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary: let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.

But be you attach'd to the doctrine you have learnt, with which you are intrusted, considering by whom you have been instructed: and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus: for all divinely inspired writings are conducive to instruction, to conviction, to reformation, and the practice of virtue;read more.
that the minister of God may be perfectly accomplished for every office of religion.