GOD’S WONDROUS WORD by Pastor Scott Henry

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

The Word of God comes not from the mind of men, “for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God” (2 Peter 1:21).  The Apostle Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16 that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…”  The English word “inspiration” is not the best translation of the Greek word “theopneustos” and it can easily lead to misunderstanding.  The Greek word “theopneustos” is a compound word from “Theós” which means “God” and “pnéo” meaning “to breathe or blow.”  Therefore the literal rendering of the word “theopneustos” means “God breathed.”  Our text clearly teaches that God breathed out His holy Word by the instrumentality of men whom He chose to write down His Word as they were moved, guarded, and superintended by the Spirit of God.  And that Word is the 66 books of Old and New Testaments, which we called the Holy Bible.  

Have you listened to the voice of God today?  You can hear Him plainly and clearly in His Word, which “…is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”  God’s wondrous Word “…is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes…” (Psalm 19:7-8).  And again, “The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times” (Psalm 12:6).  And not only is the Word of God sure, right, and pure, but “When you roam, it will lead you; when you sleep, it will keep you; and when you awake, it will speak with you” (Proverbs 6:22).  Open up the Bible and listen to the voice of God … it will revolutionize your life!