The Value Of The Scriptures

¹⁵ And forasmuch also as thou hast known holy scripture of a child, which is able to make thee wise unto salvation through the faith, which is in Christ Jesus. ¹⁶ For all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable to teach, to improve, to amend, and to instruct in righteousness, ¹⁷ that the man of God may be perfect, and prepared unto all good works.

All Scripture is Given by Inspiration

Every Good Work

From God

Inspiration of God

Instruction in Righteousness

Man of God

Teach Us

Inspired By God

Training In Righteousness

O God

Sin

Romans 15:4

Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.

2 Peter 1:19-21

We have also a right sure word of prophecy, whereunto if ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, ye do well; until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.

Hebrews 4:12

for the word of God is quick, and mighty in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword: and entereth through, even unto the dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit and of the joints, and the marrow: and judgeth the thoughts and the intents of the heart.

Deuteronomy 4:36

Out of heaven he made thee hear his voice to nurture thee, and upon earth he showed thee his great fire, and thou heardest his words out of the fire.

2 Samuel 23:2

"The spirit of the LORD spake in me, and his words were on my tongue.

Psalm 19:7-11

The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple.

Psalm 119:97-104

{Mem} O LORD, what love have I unto thy law! All the day long is my study in it.

Nehemiah 9:20

And thou gavest them thy good spirit to inform them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water when they were thirsty.

Psalm 119:9

{Beth} Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? Even by ruling himself after thy word.

Psalm 119:11

Thy words have I hid within my heart, that I should not sin against thee.

Psalm 119:130

When thy word goeth forth, it giveth light and understanding unto the simple.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lantern, and the law a light: yea, chastening and nurture is the way of life:

Proverbs 15:10

He that forsaketh the right street, shall be sore punished; and whoso hateth correction, falleth into death.

Proverbs 15:31

The ear that hearkeneth unto wholesome warning, and enclineth thereto, shall dwell among the wise.

Micah 2:7

sayeth the house of Jacob. Is the spirit of the LORD so clean away? Or is he so minded? Truth it is, my words are friendly unto them that live right:

Matthew 13:52

Then said he unto them, "Therefore every scribe which is taught unto the kingdom of heaven, is like a householder, which bringeth forth, out of his treasure, things both new and old."

Matthew 21:42

Jesus said unto them, "Did ye never read in the scriptures? 'The same stone which the builders refused, the same is set in the principal part of the corner: this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.'

Matthew 22:31-32

As touching the resurrection of the dead: have ye not read what is said unto you of God, which sayeth,

Matthew 22:43

He said unto them, "How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

Matthew 26:54

But how then should the scriptures be fulfilled? For so must it be."

Matthew 26:56

All this was done that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook him and fled.

Mark 12:24

Jesus answered, and said unto them, "Are ye not therefore deceived, and understand not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

Mark 12:36

For David himself, inspired with the holy ghost, said, 'The Lord said to my Lord, sit on my right hand till I make thine enemies thy foot stool.'

John 3:20

For every man that evil doeth, hateth the light: neither cometh to light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

John 10:35

If he called them gods unto whom the word of God was spoken - and the scripture cannot be broken -

Acts 1:16

"Ye men and brethren, this scripture must have needs been fulfilled which the holy ghost, through the mouth of David, spake before of Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus:

Acts 18:25

The same was informed in the way of the Lord, and he spake fervently in the spirit, and taught diligently the things of the Lord, and knew but the baptism of John only.

Acts 20:20

and how I kept back nothing that was profitable: but that I have showed you, and taught you openly and at home in your houses,

Acts 20:27

For I have kept nothing back: but have showed you all the counsel of God.

Acts 28:25

When they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, "Well spake the holy ghost by Isaiah the prophet unto our fathers,

Romans 2:20

an informer of them which lack discretion, a teacher of the unlearned, which hast the example of that which ought to be known, and of the truth in the law.

Romans 3:2

Surely, very much. First: unto them was committed the word of God.

Romans 4:23

It is not written for him only, that it was reckoned to him for righteousness:

1 Corinthians 12:7

The gifts of the spirit are given to every man to profit the congregation.

Galatians 3:8

For the scripture saw aforehand, that God would justify the heathen through faith, and therefore showed beforehand glad tidings unto Abraham: "In thee shall all nations be blessed."

Ephesians 4:11-16

And the very same, made some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Shepherds, some Teachers:

Ephesians 5:11-13

and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness: but rather rebuke them.

2 Timothy 2:25

and one that can suffer the evil in meekness, and can inform them that resist - if that God at any time will give them repentance for to know the truth -

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be fervent; be it in season, or out of season. Improve, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.

Hebrews 3:7

Wherefore, as the holy ghost saith, "Today if ye shall hear his voice,

Hebrews 11:1

Faith is a sure confidence of things which are hoped for, and a certainty of things which are not seen.