a. The sacred writings are able to give us the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus (2 Tim. 3:15).
b. The Scriptures make us complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
c. Faith comes by hearing the word of God (Rom. 10:17).
d. The gospel is God’s power to salvation (Rom. 1:16).
e. Treasuring God’s word in our hearts helps us not sin against Him (Ps. 119:11).
f. The things written are for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope (Rom. 15:4).
g. Not knowing the Scriptures results in erroneous thinking (Mt. 22:29).
h. The word of God’s grace is able to build us up and give us an inheritance (Acts 20:32).
i. The word of God sanctifies us, sets us apart to Him (Jn.17:17).
j. The truth contained in the Bible makes us free (Jn. 8:32).
k. The word of God lives and abides forever (1 Pet. 1:22-25).
l. The words of Jesus will judge us at the last day (Jn. 12:48).
– by Frank Himmel