Inspiration, trustworthiness, and relevance of Scripture—Psalm 33:4; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21
God’s revealed truth—Psalm 119; John 8:31, 32; 1 Thessalonians 2:13
Holy Spirit’s guidance of inspired writers:
- Enhanced memory—John 14:26
- Judicious selection—John 20:30, 31
- Direct revelation—Deuteronomy 29:29; John 3:16
Survival of the Bible throughout history—Mark 13:31; 1 Peter 1:23-25
Scientific accuracy of the Bible—Genesis 15:5
Prophetic accuracy of the Bible—Psalm 22:16; Isaiah 53
Significance and theme of the Old Testament—Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 10:11; 2 Peter 3:2
Understanding and applying Scripture—James 1:19-25, 2:14-26
The canon, and Christ the Bible’s central theme—Luke 24:44-47; John 5:46
Benefits of studying God’s Word—Psalm 19:7-11, 119:105