TEXT: 2 Tim 3:13-17
INTRODUCTION
“All scripture is theopneustos – “God-breathed.” This is a statement from the Bible itself as to its origin. The sacred writings were breathed into by God; inspired by the Spirit (pneuma). In classic understatement, this word from God’s mouth is said to be “useful.” Useful?
- Universe was created: Ps 33:6
- Man was created: Gen 2:7
- Universe is sustained: Heb. 1:3
THE PROFITABLE WORD
Teaching that keeps us from deception
Rom 6:17; 1 Tim 4:6; 1 Tim 4:16; Titus 1:9; Col 2:6-8; 2 Tim 4:1-5
Rebuking that keeps us from denial
Pro. 12:1; Pro. 13:18; Pro. 15:5; Pro. 15:10; Pro. 15:31-32; Eccl 7:5; Pro. 9:8
Correcting that keeps us from disaster
Job 5:17; Pro. 3:11; 29:17; Heb. 12:9
Training that keeps us from depravity
Rom 1:21-22; Phil 2:14-16; Ps 119:9
CONCLUSION
- Consecration: “… that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
- Contemplation: “… make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
- Continuation: “… continue in what you have learned.”
