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Bibliology - The Identity of God's Word
- The Content of Scripture
- The 66 books of the Old and New Testaments
- Not the Apocrypha
- Apocrypha is the name for 14 books written between about 200BC and AD100.
- Apocrypha, meaning “hidden” or “secret”, refers to the mysterious nature of their origin. Neither their authors nor the circumstances of their writings are known.
- Neither the Jews nor the early Christians accepted them as inspired scripture.
- The books themselves do not claim inspiration. There are no “Thus saith the Lord’s”.
- Although the New Testament has 263 direct quotations from and 370 allusions to the Old Testament, there is not a single reference to the books of the Apocrypha.
- It was at the Council of Trent, on April 8th, 1546, that the pope declared tradition and the Apocrypha to be canonical and authoritative.
- These books teach several false doctrines and contain many inaccurate historical facts.
- The fourteen Apocryphal books are:
- I Esdras (9 chapters) History of Israel from Josiah to the return from captivity.
- II Esdras (16 chapters) A book of seven prophetic visions supposedly written by Ezra (5:1-10; 7:26-32
See All...; 15:33-36
See All...). - Tobit (14 chapters) A religious fantasy where Tobit’s son Tobias marries a widow who was married seven times yet was still a virgin having all her husbands killed by the demon Asmodeas (3:7-10). Tobias dispels the demon through an exorcism (6:1-7; 8:1-3
See All...). - Judith (16 chapters) Jewish widow disguises herself as a traitor to her people, gets an Assyrian general drunk and saves her people by chopping off his head and hanging it on the city wall.
- Additions to Esther (7 chapters) Visions, letters and prayers meant to bring the mention of God to the book of Esther (10:4).
- Wisdom of Solomon (19 chapters) A book of ethics commending wisdom.
- Ecclesiasticus (51 chapters) A work of general morality and practical godliness modeled after Proverbs.
- Baruch (6 chapters) Prayers and confessions of the Jews in exile.
- Song of the Three Holy Children (1 chapter) An addition to Daniel 3.
- History of Susanna (1 chapter) Added as the 13th chapter of Daniel. In it, Daniel uses his wisdom to free a woman falsely accused of adultery.
- Bel and the Dragon (1 chapter) Another addition to Daniel telling how Daniel destroys two Babylonian idols.
- The Prayer of Manasseh (1 chapter) Supposed prayer of 2 Chronicles 33:18-19 [18] Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer unto his God, and the words of the seers that spake to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel.
[19] His prayer also, and how God was intreated of him, and all his sins, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set up groves and graven images, before he was humbled: behold, they are written among the sayings of the seers.
See All.... - I Maccabees (16 chapters) Credible history covering 40 years (175-135BC) from the accession of Antiochus Epiphanes to the death of Simon Maccabees.
- II Maccabees (15 chapters) Fanciful history covering same period as I Maccabees (2:1-6; 3:23-27
See All...; 5:1-4
See All...). - Not the Lost Books
- Books named in scripture but no longer in existence.
- If they were meant to be scripture, God would have preserved them.
- They are:
- The Book of the Wars of the Lord (Numbers 21:14Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,
See All...) - The Book of Jasher (Joshua 10:13And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.
See All...; 2 Samuel 1:18(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)
See All...) - The Book of the Acts of Solomon (2 Kings 11:41
See All...) - The Book of Nathan the Prophet (1 Chronicles 29:29Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer,
See All...) - The Book of Gad the Seer (1 Chronicles 29:29Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer,
See All...) - The Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite (2 Chronicles 9:29Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?
See All...) - The Visions of Iddo the Seer (2 Chronicles 9:29Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?
See All...) - Not the Pseudographia
- Means “false writings”
- Refers to all the books claiming to be scripture but never accepted by Jews or Christians.
- Includes books like:
- The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles
- The Epistle of Barnabas
- The Shepherd of Hermas
- The Apocalypse of Peter
- The Gospel of Nicodemus
- The Gospel of the Nativity of Mary
- The Gospel of the Savior’s Infancy
- The Titles of Scripture
- The Volume of the Book (Psalm 40:7Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
See All...; Hebrews 10:7Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
See All...). Bible, though unused in the text of scripture, means “the books” or “collection of books”. - Scripture
- Means “the writings”
- Only one Old Testament mention – the “scripture of truth” (Daniel 10:21But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
See All...) - New Testament references
- Scripture (31 times)
- Scriptures (21 times)
- See Matthew 22:29Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
See All...; Mark 14:49I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
See All...; Luke 24:27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
See All...,32,45; John 5:39Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
See All...; John 10:35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
See All...; Acts 8:35Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
See All...; Acts 17:11These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
See All...; Romans 1:2(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
See All...; Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
See All...; Romans 16:26But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
See All...; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
See All...; Galatians 3:8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
See All...,22; 2 Timothy 3:15-16 [15] And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto 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:
See All...; 1 Peter 2:6Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
See All...; 2 Peter 1:20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
See All...; 2 Peter 3:16As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
See All.... - Word (Psalm 119:11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
See All...,89,105,133,140,160) - Word of the Lord (Psalm 18:30As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
See All...; Psalm 33:4For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.
See All...,6) - Word of God (Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
See All...; 1 Thessalonians 2:13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
See All...; 2 Timothy 2:9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
See All...; Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
See All...) - Word of truth (Psalm 119:43And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.
See All...; Ephesians 1:13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
See All...; 2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
See All...) - Word of this salvation (Acts 13:26Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
See All...) - Word of the gospel (Acts 15:7And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
See All...) - Word of His grace (Acts 10:32Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
See All...) - Word of promise (Romans 9:9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.
See All...) - Word of faith (Romans 10:8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
See All...) - Word of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
See All...) - Word of life (Philippians 2:16Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the LORD's right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing shall be on thy glory.
See All...) - Word of Christ (Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
See All...) - The faithful word (Titus 1:9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
See All...) - Word of His power (Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:
See All...) - Word of righteousness (Hebrews 5:13For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
See All...) - Word of exhortation (Hebrews 13:22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
See All...) - The engrafted word (James 1:21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
See All...) - The Types of Scripture
- Food (Job 23:12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
See All...) - Gold (Psalm 19:10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
See All...; Proverbs 3:13-15 [13] Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. [14] For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. [15] She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
See All...) - Honey (Psalm 19:10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
See All...) - Lamp (Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
See All...) - Goad (Ecclesiastes 12:10-11 [10] The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
[11] The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
See All...) - Nail (Ecclesiastes 12:10-11 [10] The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
[11] The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
See All...) - Fire (Jeremiah 23:29Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
See All...) - Hammer (Jeremiah 23:29Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
See All...) - Seed (Luke 8:11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
See All...) - Water (Ephesians 5:29For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
See All...) - Sword (Ephesians 6:17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
See All...) - Mirror (James 1:22-25 [22] But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
[23] For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
[24] For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
[25] But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
See All...) - Milk (1 Corinthians 3:2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
See All...; Hebrews 5:12-13 [12] For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. [13] For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
See All...) - Bread (Deuteronomy 8:3And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
See All...; Isaiah 55:10For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
See All...) - Meat (1 Corinthians 3:2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
See All...; Hebrews 5:12-14 [12] For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. [13] For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. [14] But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
See All...) - Rain and Snow (Isaiah 55:10-11 [10] For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
[11] So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
See All...) - The Living and Written Word
- Both are expressions of the mind of God (Hebrews 1:3Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:
See All...; Hosea 8:12I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing.
See All... with 1 Corinthians 2:16For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
See All...) - Both have eternal existence (Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
See All...; 1 Peter 1:23Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
See All...) - Both come to bless the world (Acts 3:26Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
See All...; Luke 11:28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
See All...) - Both partake of the human and the divine (1 Timothy 3:16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
See All...; 2 Peter 1:21For 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.
See All...) - Both are faultless (1 John 3:5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
See All...; Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
See All...) - Both are sources of life (John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
See All...; Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
See All...) - Both are light (John 8:12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
See All...; Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
See All...) - Both are truth (John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
See All...; John 17:17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
See All...) - Both are food for the soul (John 6:35And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
See All...; Deuteronomy 8:3And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.
See All...) - Both must be received to be saved (John 1:12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
See All...; James 1:21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
See All...) - The rejection of either condemns to hell (John 8:24I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
See All...; Luke 16:31And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
See All...) - Both are despised and rejected by men (Isaiah 53:3He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
See All...; Mark 7:9And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.
See All...) - Both will judge us at the last (Acts 17:31Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
See All...; Revelation 20:12And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
See All...) - Scripture Identified With God
- Scripture speaks
- In Romans 9:17For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
See All..., the scripture speaks to Pharaoh - In Exodus 9:1Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
See All...,8,13,16, the Lord is the One Who speaks to Pharaoh - The scripture is identified with God
- Scripture preaches
- In Galatians 3:8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
See All..., the scripture preaches to Abraham - In Genesis 12:1Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
See All...; Genesis 18:18Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
See All...; Genesis 22:18And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
See All..., God is the One Who preaches to Abraham - The scripture is identified with God
- Scripture sees
- In Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
See All..., the word of God is quick and powerful - In Hebrews 4:13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
See All..., no creature is manifest in his sight - The antecedent for the pronoun, his, is the word of God in verse 12
- The scripture is identified with God
- Conclusion
- All scripture is given by inspiration of God
- All scripture carries the complete authority of God
- No distinction may be made between what the scripture says and what God says
- Warning: do not identify any single copy of scripture (like the Bible you hold in your hand) with God Himself. Remember that the word of God is forever settled in heaven and is therefore indestructible (Psalm 119:89For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
See All...). - The Power of Scripture
- To testify of Christ (John 5:39Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
See All...) - To save the lost (Psalm 9:7But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
See All...; 2 Timothy 3:15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
See All...; James 1:18-21 [18] Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: [20] For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. [21] Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
See All..., 1 Peter 1:23Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
See All...) - To produce faith (Romans 10:17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
See All...) - To discern (Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
See All...) - To convince (Titus 1:9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
See All...) - To sanctify (Psalm 119:9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
See All...,11; John 15:3Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
See All...; John 17:17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
See All...; Ephesians 5:26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
See All...) - To teach (Psalm 119:130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
See All...; Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
See All...; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 [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 perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
See All...) - To guide (Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
See All...; Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
See All...) - To encourage (Psalm 119:49Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
See All...; Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
See All...) - To strengthen (Acts 20:32And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
See All...) - To rejoice (Psalm 19:8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
See All...; Psalm 119:111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
See All...) - To accomplish (Isaiah 55:10-11 [10] For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:
[11] So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
See All...; 1 Thessalonians 2:13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
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Proverbs 28:13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.