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)