From the Mouth of God All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). God’s Word is inspired. Second Timothy 3:16 speaks of the inspiration of Scripture. Inspired is the translation of a Greek word that literally means God-breathed. Every word of Scripture is from the mouth of God. Theologians speak of inspiration as the mysterious process by which God worked through the authors of Scripture to produce inerrant and divinely authoritative writings. Inspiration is a mystery because Scripture doesnt explain specifically how it occurred. The only glimpse we have is this from 2 Peter: Know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of ones own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God (vv. 20-21). Interpretation speaks of origin. Scripture didnt originate on the human level, but with the Holy Spirit, who moved upon the authors to write it (v. 21). Moved is the translation of a nautical term that describes the effects of wind upon a ship as it blows against its sails and moves it through the water. Similarly, the Spirit moved on the biblical writers to produce the Word of God in the language of men. The human authors of Scripture knew they were writing Gods Word, and did so with confidence and authority. Often they cited or alluded to one another as authoritative agents of divine revelation (e.g., 2 Pet. 3:15-17). On a personal level, inspiration guarantees that what Scripture says, God says. Its His counsel to you, so you can study and obey it with full assurance that it is true and will never lead you astray. Suggestions for Prayer Praise the Lord for His inspired Word. Reaffirm your commitment to live according to its principles today.
Posted on: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 10:10:46 +0000
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