Is the Bible Really Inspired by God?

Is the Bible Really Inspired by God?

I. The Bible claims inspiration

    A. David (2 Samuel 23:2)
    B. Paul (1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16)
    C. Peter (2 Peter 1:20-21; 3:16)

II. Can we trust it?

    A. The unity of the Bible
    B. The brevity of the Bible
    C. Scientific foreknowledge (Genesis 17:12; Leviticus 12:3; Genesis 15:5; Leviticus 17:11; 13:45-46)
    D. Archaeological discoveries

III. Inspiration makes the Bible profitable

    A. For doctrine [teaching] (John 12:48)
    B. For reproof [evidence] (Hebrews 11:1; Romans 10:17; Acts 17:2-4)
    C. For correction [straightening up again] (Hebrews 4:12; 12:11)
    D. For instruction in righteousness (Proverbs 1:7; 10:17; Matthew 5:6)

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