16 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
I would fall into the camp that believes 100 percent in the infallibility and inspired without error view of scripture. I believe Paul would have also fallen into this category, as well as young Timothy. But just because it came from God, and that it is pure and true does it all really apply?
Here Paul reminds Timothy of 4 main things regarding scripture. 2 of these relate to doctrine, and 2 of them relate to practice.
He states that ALL scripture is inspired by God and 1. is useful to teach us what is true...2. and teaches us to do what is right
secondly he states that 1. it makes us realize what is wrong in our lives (correcting us) and 2. it is used to prepare/equip us for his mission.
I love that Paul roots Timothy in these 2 purposes of the word, for teaching (doctrine) and for change (practice) why? because i believe this is the way that we should be reading our bibles! for the purpose of being taught SO we can put to practice that which we are being taught. way too often do i read my bible as a history book, or a credo of ideas and ideologies. when i should be reading it as (forgive me for the lack of metaphor) but an instruction manual.
because ALL scripture is useful for both.
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