1615 Scripture, sufficiency of
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Scripture is presented as being of itself sufficient for faith and for life.

God's written revelation is sufficient

Deuteronomy 4:1-2 See also Deuteronomy 12:32; Joshua 1:7-8; Proverbs 30:5-6; Jeremiah 26:2

The NT records the completion and fulfilment of the OT

Hebrews 1:1-2 See also John 12:47-50; Ephesians 2:20

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

Revelation 22:18-19 See also Galatians 1:6-9; Colossians 1:25-2:8,18,20-23; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Descriptions of Scripture point to its sufficiency

Scripture is good

Romans 7:12 See also 1 Timothy 1:8

Scripture is perfect

Psalm 19:7 See also Psalm 119:142; James 1:25

Scripture is eternal

Psalm 119:89 See also Matthew 5:18; Matthew 24:35; 1 Peter 1:24-25; Isaiah 40:6-8

See also

1460  truth
2420  gospel
8749  false teachers
8766  heresies
9612  hope, in God



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