The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: All Scripture Given By
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The doctrine of the inspiration of the Holy Spirit is foundational to the understanding of the Bible as the authoritative Word of God. This belief holds that the Scriptures are divinely inspired, meaning that the Holy Spirit guided the human authors to write what God intended, ensuring that the Bible is both infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and practice.

Biblical Foundation

The primary scriptural basis for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit is found in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which states, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work" . The term "God-breathed" (Greek: theopneustos) emphasizes the divine origin of the Scriptures, indicating that they are not merely human words but are breathed out by God Himself.

Another key passage is 2 Peter 1:20-21, which declares, "Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever brought about through human initiative, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" . This passage underscores the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding the prophets and authors, ensuring that their writings were not of human origin but divinely inspired.

Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit's role in the inspiration of Scripture is multifaceted. The Spirit not only guided the original authors but also illuminates the minds of readers and believers today, helping them to understand and apply the truths of the Bible. John 14:26 records Jesus' promise to His disciples: "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you" . This teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit continues as believers engage with the Scriptures.

Historical Understanding

Throughout church history, the doctrine of inspiration has been affirmed by various creeds and confessions. The early church fathers, such as Augustine and Athanasius, emphasized the divine origin of the Scriptures. The Reformation further solidified this belief, with reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin asserting the authority of Scripture as the inspired Word of God.

Implications for Believers

The belief in the inspiration of the Holy Spirit has significant implications for how Christians view and interact with the Bible. It affirms the trustworthiness and reliability of the Scriptures, encouraging believers to study and apply its teachings with confidence. The inspired nature of the Bible also calls for a response of obedience and reverence, recognizing it as the ultimate authority in matters of faith and conduct.

In summary, the inspiration of the Holy Spirit is a central tenet of the Christian faith, affirming that all Scripture is divinely given and authoritative. This doctrine assures believers that the Bible is not merely a collection of human writings but the very Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.
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2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word was in my tongue.
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2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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2 Peter 1:21
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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Inspiration.
... But "inspiration," wholly distinct from these, is that ... and unique operation of the
Holy Spirit whereby He ... "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God" (2 ...
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Verbal Inspiration
... man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Spirit teacheth" (I ... Inspiration has not
to do with the minds of ... "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God," and ...
/.../the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter thirteen verbal inspiration .htm

The Holy Scripture.
... All Scripture is given by inspiration of God ... of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished
unto all good works ... works of art produced by the Holy Spirit, the Sacred ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xii the holy scripture.htm

The Internal Witness of the Holy Spirit
... impressed upon our minds and hearts by the inspiration and sealing of the Holy Spirit,
let us adhere to this word, "till[at length] we all come in ...
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Inspiration of Scripture. --Gospel Difficulties. --The Word of God ...
... "It is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost [354 ... It is not ye that speak; but the
Spirit of your Father ... every Book of the Bible,"Is given by Inspiration of God ...
/.../inspiration and interpretation/sermon iii inspiration of scripture gospel.htm

The Redeemer's Return is Necessitated by the Ratification of the ...
... of their human writers but reliable and authoritative information communicated by
the Holy Spirit Himself, for "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God" (2 ...
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The Need of the New Testament Scripture.
... thoughts as to guard them against mistakes and lead them into all truth. ... of an apostle,
but that he wrote under the absolute inspiration of the Holy Spirit. ...
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The Father is Holy, and Likewise the Son and the Spirit...
... is given as the source of inspiration to the ... theopneustos, because God inspires what
the Spirit has spoken. ... are unwilling to allow that the Holy Spirit has all ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xvi the father is.htm

Orthodox Creeds.
... blood of Christ, and of sanctification by the Holy Spirit,"may freely ... One person
may hold that all Scripture is given by the inspiration of suggestion ...
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Remaining Books of the Old Testament.
... him Lord?" he manifestly does not mean that this particular psalm alone was written
"in spirit," that is, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit; but he ...
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Resources
What are the different theories of biblical inspiration? | GotQuestions.org

What is verbal plenary inspiration? | GotQuestions.org

How does the translation process impact the inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility of the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Inspiration: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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