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Glory · The Word of God
Yes. Scripture claims to be God's own word, and its testimony holds up: it is consistent across centuries and authors, historically grounded, confirmed by Christ Himself, and it has proven true in the lives of countless people. Jesus said heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will not.
https://glorystudy.com/questions/can-i-trust-the-bible · Scripture quoted from the World English Bible
2 Timothy 3:14-17
As you read: All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for every good work.
14But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.
15From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
16Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Peter 1:16-21
As you read: No prophecy came by human will, but men spoke from God as they were carried by the Spirit.
16For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
18We heard this voice come out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.
19We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:
20knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
21For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 19:7-11
As you read: Perfect, sure, right, pure: the excellence of God's word.
7Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
8Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
Matthew 24:35
As you read: Jesus' own verdict on the permanence of His word.
35Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. No prophecy of Scripture came by the will of man, but men spoke from God, being carried along by the Holy Spirit.
“Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”2 Timothy 3:16-17
“knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation. For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.”2 Peter 1:20-21
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Jesus called Scripture the word of God and said it cannot be broken, and He continually grounded Himself in it, from the wilderness to the cross.
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”Matthew 24:35
“If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture can’t be broken),”John 10:35
“He said to them, “This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.”Luke 24:44-45
The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace. Every word of God proves true.
“Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple. Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.”Psalm 19:7-9
“Yahweh’s words are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.”Psalm 12:6
““Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”Proverbs 30:5
The sacred writings are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus, and they equip the man of God for every good work. The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, discerning the thoughts of the heart.
“From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus. Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”2 Timothy 3:15-17
“For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”Hebrews 4:12
“having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever. For, “All flesh is like grass, and all of man’s glory like the flower in the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls; but the Lord’s word endures forever.” This is the word of Good News which was preached to you.”1 Peter 1:23-25