1615 Scripture, sufficiency of
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Scripture is presented as being of itself sufficient for faith and for life.

Deuteronomy 4:1-2

God's written revelation is sufficient

See also

Deuteronomy 12:32
Joshua 1:7-8
Proverbs 30:5-6
Jeremiah 26:2
Hebrews 1:1-2

The NT records the completion and fulfilment of the OT

See also

John 12:47-50
Ephesians 2:20
Revelation 22:18-19

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Warnings against turning from, or adding to, the apostolic gospel, as set forth in Scripture

Galatians 1:6-9
Colossians 1:25-2:8,18,20-23
2 Thessalonians 2:1-2
Romans 7:12

Descriptions of Scripture point to its sufficiency

See also

Scripture is good

1 Timothy 1:8
Psalms 19:7

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Scripture is perfect

Psalms 119:142
James 1:25
Psalms 119:89

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Scripture is eternal

Matthew 5:18; 24:35
1 Peter 1:24-25
Isaiah 40:6-8

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1460 truth
2420 gospel
8749 false teachers
8766 heresies
9613 hope as confidence
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