Inspiration, Revelation

and the Scriptures

2 Tim. 3:15-17

15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

Definitions of Terms

Definitions of Terms

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words,

graphite, telegraph, polygraph

Definitions of Terms

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words,

graphite, telegraph, polygraph

RevelationGreek Word = apokalupsis; hence the English word:

apocalypse; literally to uncover; to reveal

Definitions of Terms

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words,

graphite, telegraph, polygraph

RevelationGreek Word = apokalupsis; hence the English word:

apocalypse; literally to uncover; to reveal

InspirationGreek Word = theopneustos; literally the word means

"God breathed"

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

• Most references to Old Testament writings

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

• Most references to Old Testament writings• Source of guidance and truth

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

• Most references to Old Testament writings• Source of guidance and truth• Eternal and as trustworthy as God

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

• Most references to Old Testament writings• Source of guidance and truth• Eternal and as trustworthy as God• Could not be wrong, must be fulfilled

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

• Most references to Old Testament writings• Source of guidance and truth• Eternal and as trustworthy as God• Could not be wrong, must be fulfilled• Includes New Testament writings

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

• Most references to Old Testament writings• Source of guidance and truth• Eternal and as trustworthy as God• Could not be wrong, must be fulfilled• Includes New Testament writings• Profitable for wisdom, doctrine, reproof,

correction & instruction in righteousness

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

• Most references to Old Testament writings• Source of guidance and truth• Eternal and as trustworthy as God• Could not be wrong, must be fulfilled• Includes New Testament writings• Profitable for wisdom, doctrine, reproof,

correction & instruction in righteousness• Completely supplies us

ScripturesGreek Word = grapho; hence the English words, graphite,

telegraph, polygraph

• Most references to Old Testament writings• Source of guidance and truth• Eternal and as trustworthy as God• Could not be wrong, must be fulfilled• Includes New Testament writings• Profitable for wisdom, doctrine, reproof,

correction & instruction in righteousness• Completely supplies us• Tied to God's purpose, hence

understandable

RevelationGreek Word = apokalupsis; hence the English word:

apocalypse; literally to uncover; to reveal

RevelationGreek Word = apokalupsis; hence the English word:

apocalypse; literally to uncover; to reveal

11 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.

12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Gal. 1:11-12

RevelationGreek Word = apokalupsis; hence the English word:

apocalypse; literally to uncover; to reveal

3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already,

4 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ),

5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:

6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel . . .

Eph. 3:3-6

InspirationGreek Word = theopneustos; literally the word means

"God breathed"

InspirationGreek Word = theopneustos; literally the word means

"God breathed"

16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

InspirationGreek Word = theopneustos; literally the word means

"God breathed"

19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;

20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,

21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

2 Peter 1:16-21

InspirationGreek Word = theopneustos; literally the word means

"God breathed"

13 These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

1 Cor. 2:13

His Revelation of Your Salvation

• Believing John 3:16

• Repenting Acts 17:30

• Confessing Christ Rom. 10:9

• Being Immersed Acts 2:38

Added to His Family, Body, Church, Kingdom

• Living Faithfully Rev. 2:10