21 Bible Verses about Scripture, Purpose Of

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, knowing from whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.

But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach);

All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness;

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written down for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Therefore let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from his sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

And we have the prophetic word made more sure, and you will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Yet I am writing you a new commandment, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining.

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are rebuked by him. For those whom the Lord loves he disciplines, and he scourges every son whom he receives."

Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled."

For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who was preached among you by usby me and Silvanus and Timothywas not Yes and No, but in him it has always been Yes. For as many as are the promises of God, in him they are Yes. And so through him we speak our Amen to the glory of God. Now it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us;read more.
he has put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

This is the disciple who testifies to these things, and who wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true.

And he who sits on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." And he said, "Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true."

But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'"

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me, he is like a branch that is cast away and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.read more.
By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples.

Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.read more.
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all this, taking up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, knowing from whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness;read more.
so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.