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Scripture

The word means "writing." In the Old Testament it occurs in the King James Version only once, "the scripture of truth," in Daniel 10:21, where it is more correctly rendered in the Revised Version (British and American), "the writing of truth." The reference is not to Holy Scripture, but to the book in which are inscribed God's purposes. In the New Testament, "scripture" and "scriptures" stand regularly for the Old Testament sacred books regarded as "inspired" (2 Timothy 3:16), "the oracles of God" (Romans 3:2). Compare on this usage Matthew 21:42; 22:29; Mark 12:10; Luke 4:21; 24:27,32,45; John 5:39; 10:35; Acts 8:32; 17:2,11; Romans 15:4; 16:26, etc.; in Romans 1:2, "holy scriptures." See BIBLE. The expression "holy scriptures" in 2 Timothy 3:15 the King James Version represents different words (hiera grammata) and is properly rendered in the Revised Version (British and American) "sacred writings." In 2 Peter 3:16, the term "scriptures" is extended to the Eppistle of Paul. In James 4:5, the words occur: "Think ye that the scripture speaketh in vain? Doth the spirit which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?" The passage is probably rather a summary of Scripture teaching than intended as a direct quotation. Others (e.g. Westcott) think the word is used in a wide sense of a Christian hymn.

James Orr

▶Sermons

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  • Douglas Small
    A Revival of the Word
    Douglas Small · 1:20:46

    Douglas Small emphasizes that true revival in America must be rooted in a return to the Word of God, accompanied by persistent prayer and spiritual renewal across the church and the marketplace.

  • Erlo Stegen
    Check Your Weight - on the Scales of Scripture
    Erlo Stegen · 57:07

    The sermon emphasizes the importance of self-examination against God's word to avoid being found wanting in our spiritual lives.

  • John Murray
    Holy Scripture
    John Murray · 54:17

    The sermon emphasizes the importance of Scripture as a living and infallible word of God, and its utility in communicating truth, exposing error, and producing integrity.

  • Sandeep Poonen
    Reading the Scriptures but Still Not Knowing God (Clip)
    Sandeep Poonen · 0:56

    Sandeep Poonen emphasizes that merely reading the Scriptures without seeking Jesus personally leaves one spiritually lost, just as the Pharisees experienced.

  • Steve Gallagher
    Knowing Scriptures But Not In Your Heart (Clip)
    Steve Gallagher · 0:52

    Steve Gallagher emphasizes that merely knowing Scripture intellectually is insufficient without allowing God's Word to truly dwell and transform the heart.

  • Tim Conway
    Draw Near to God: The Scriptures
    Tim Conway · 50:27

    Tim Conway teaches that drawing near to God is fundamentally about approaching Him through Scripture with a sincere heart, recognizing that true knowledge of God comes from His revealed Word rather than physical places or human wisdom.

  • Zac Poonen
    Living by the Word of God
    Zac Poonen · 29:09

    Zac Poonen teaches that living by the Word of God means receiving it with the breath of the Holy Spirit, meditating on it daily, and allowing it to equip and prosper believers in every aspect of life.

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  • A.B. Simpson
    (The Gospel of Healing) 2. PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS
    A.B. Simpson

    A.B. Simpson emphasizes that unwavering faith grounded in the clear promises of Scripture is essential for believers to receive divine healing.

  • A.B. Simpson
    (The Gospel of Healing) 7. SCRIPTURE TESTIMONIES
    A.B. Simpson

    A.B. Simpson illustrates how persistent faith, even when faced with apparent exclusion, can claim the healing promises of the Gospel through Scripture testimonies.

  • A.W. Pink
    The Life of Faith Chapter 5 The Scriptures and Prayer
    A.W. Pink

    A.W. Pink emphasizes that a vibrant Christian life is inseparable from a Scripture-guided and Spirit-empowered prayer life, highlighting the necessity of heartfelt, submissive, and faith-filled communication with God.

  • C.H. Spurgeon
    Treasures Hidden in the Scriptures
    C.H. Spurgeon

    The Bible is full of surprising and unexpected revelations that we may not have noticed before, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can deepen our understanding of Scripture and behold the glories of our risen Lord.

  • John Owen
    The Lesser Catechism
    John Owen

    The Lesser Catechism by John Owen explores the nature of God, the relationship between God and humanity, and the role of Jesus Christ in our salvation.

  • J.R. Miller
    February 24. Scripture with Scripture
    J.R. Miller

    J.R. Miller teaches that Jesus exemplifies how to overcome temptation by skillfully using Scripture from memory and comparing scripture with scripture to discern God's will.

  • Thomas Watson
    Body of Practical Divinity
    Thomas Watson

    Thomas Watson's sermon emphasizes the transformative power of Scripture, the necessity of faith for salvation, and the serious nature of sin in the life of a believer.