Consider carefully what the Bible says about itself: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Inspiration — The term inspiration (theopneustos)means divinely breathed. Since all scripture is divinely breathed, it is a plenary (complete) inspiration. None of this is merely the words of men. In every sense these are the words of God. (cf. 2 Peter 1:19-21).
Efficacy — A study of scripture is beneficial in every area. What do we stand for? Our Doctrine? What do we use to convince others of God and His nature? Our means of Reproof? How do we get people off the wrong path? Our Correction? How to we grow and mature Christians? What is our means of Instruction in Righteousness? It is scripture for all these. It is all we need!
Maturity — Scripture is all we need to become all God wants us to be. Perfection (artios) means fitted or completed. God’s word suits us, and is everything we need to be what God wants us to be! We are “thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Rather than making the mistake of establishing our own righteousness (cf. Romans 10:3), we have knowledge of the righteousness of God!
