Does the Bible State it is Inspired?
I believe the Bible is the inspired work of God. If I understand the writings, the Bible itself says so.
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All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
II Timothy 3:16-17 KJV
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The literal Greek translation is as follows:
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Every scripture [is] God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness, in order that fitted may be the of God man.
II Timothy 3:16-17 Alfred Marshall Interlinear Greek Translation
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The word "inspired" is a translation of the Greek word theopneustos, meaning God-breathed. This verse states that
God is the originator of the scripture. A different writer, Peter versus Paul, in a different book, makes the same
statement:
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For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy
Ghost.
II Peter 1:21 KJV
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The Greek states:
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For not by will of man was borne prophecy at any time, but by Spirit Holy being borne spoke from God.
II Timothy 1:21 Alfred Marshall Interlinear Greek Translation
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This confirms that the writers were recording the word of God. Some question the extent to which the Bible is
inspired.
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All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
II Timothy 3:16-17 KJV
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The Greek states:
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Every scripture [is] God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction
in righteousness, in order that fitted may be the of God man.
II Timothy 3:16-17 Alfred Marshall Interlinear Greek Translation
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This shows that all of the Bible is inspired. "Every scripture", as it is stated in the Greek.
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