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Why Do We Need The Bible
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: We need the Bible so that we can know that we have sinned and need a Savior.
“Why Do We Need The Bible”
2 Timothy 3:14-17
1. We Need the Bible because it is our Only STANDARD. (v. 14) 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 1:13; 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 2:13; Proverbs 22:6; John 8:30-31; Acts 2:42; 1 Timothy 6:20; Genesis 18:19; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
2. We Need the Bible because it brings us to SALVATION through faith in Christ Jesus. (v. 15) Psalm 19:7; 71:17; 2 Timothy 1:5; Acts 10:43; 13:38-39; 17:2-4; Romans 10:17; 16:26; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; John 5:39-40; 1 Peter 1:10-12; 1 John 5:11-12; Ephesians 2:8-9; James 1:21
3. We Need the Bible because God SANCTIFIES us through His word. (v. 16) 2 Peter 1:19-21; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 19:7-11; 119:9-11, 130; Proverbs 15:10; James 1:22; John 17:17
4. We Need the Bible because it is SUFFICIENT to make us mature unto good works. (v. 17) Psalm 119:98-100; Acts 9:36; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Ephesians 2:10; 2 Timothy 2:21; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 10:24; Matthew 5:16; Romans 12:2
