21 Bible Verses about Scripture, Purpose Of

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and believed, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.

Now many other miracles did Jesus therefore also 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 Messiah, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

But what saith it? "The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart:" that is, the word of faith which we preach;

All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing with grace in your heart unto the Lord.

Now all these things happened unto them as examples, but they are written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall.

For the word of God is quickening, and energetic, and sharper than every two-edged sword, and piercing through and through, so as to divide both soul and spirit, both joints and spinal marrow, and critically judges the thoughts and intents of the heart. Even creation is not invisible before him, but all things are naked, and fully displayed before his eyes, to whom we must give our account.

And we hold the prophetic word more confirmed, to which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a dark passage, until the day dawn, and the morning-star arise upon your hearts.

Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which is a true thing in him, and in you, because the darkness is past, and the true light is now shining.

For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope.

These things have I written to you who believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have life eternal, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

And have you forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you, as children, "My son, count not lightly of the Lord's childlike correction, nor faint when under his rebuke: for whom the Lord loveth he correcteth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth."

And said unto them, These are the sayings which I spake unto you, when I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me.

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us??y me and Silvanus and Timotheus??as not yea and nay, but there was yea in him; for all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us. Now he that confirmeth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;read more.
who also hath put his seal upon us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

This is the disciple who is testifing of these things, and hath written these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

And he that sat upon the throne said, Lo! I make all things new: and he said unto me, Write that these sayings are true and faithful.

But he answering said, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."

I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, this person beareth much fruit: because without me ye can do nothing. If any man abide not in me, he is cast out as a branch, and withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done for you.read more.
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye should bring forth much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Sanctify them by thy truth: thy word is truth.

Finally, brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Be clothed in the panoply of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our conflict is not merely against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and against powers, and against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against wicked spirits in the aerial regions.read more.
Therefore take the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all things to stand. Stand therefore, girded about your loins with truth, and putting on the breastplate of righteousness; and underneath your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and believed, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ. All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousnessread more.
that the man of God may be properly furnished, fully qualified for every good work.