Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture has been given by God to lead people to faith and salvation. Through Scripture believers are nurtured in faith and led to spiritual maturity. 2 Timothy 3:14-15Scripture is intended to lead people to salvation See also Psalms 19:7-11John 20:30-31 Romans 10:8 2 Timothy 3:16 Scripture is intended to lead believers to maturity in faith See also By its teaching Deuteronomy 6:6-9Psalms 19:7-8; 119:9,130 Colossians 3:16 2 Timothy 3:16 See also By its rebuke and correction Psalms 19:11-131 Corinthians 10:11-12 Hebrews 4:12-13 2 Timothy 3:16 See also By training in righteousness Deuteronomy 29:29Psalms 119:105,130 See also By its illumination 2 Peter 1:191 John 2:8 Romans 15:4 1 John 5:13 By its encouragement and reassurance See also Psalms 19:8-9; 119:50-51,76Hebrews 12:5-6 1 Kings 8:56 Psalms 119:140 By its record of God's promises See also Ezekiel 12:25Luke 24:44 2 Corinthians 1:19-22 1 Kings 17:24 Psalms 19:7-11; 33:4 By its trustworthiness See also Psalms 119:151,160John 21:24 Revelation 21:5 Psalms 1:1-3 Scripture is essential for spiritual growth and maturity See also Matthew 4:4John 15:5-8; 17:17 Ephesians 6:10-17 2 Timothy 3:14-17 See also 1175 God, will of5175 reading 5902 maturity 5926 rebuke 6510 salvation 7797 teaching 8020 faith 8129 guidance, examples of God's 8154 righteousness 8414 encouragement 8422 equipping, spiritual 8443 growth |
    |