the man who was raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel: “The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me; his Word is on my tongue…””
B. Inerrant – The Scriptures are true and contain no mistakes, contradictions, and errors.
Ps. 12:6
“The words of the Lord (אִֽמֲרֹות יְהוָה) are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.”
Ps. 119:160
“The sum of your Word (דְּבָרְךָ) is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.”
Ps. 119:113
“I hate the double-minded, but I love your Law (תֹורָתְךָ).”
C. Infallible – The truth of the Scriptures will not fail you or themselves.
Ps. 18:30
“The Word of the Lord (אִמְרַֽת־יְהוָה) proves true.”
Ps. 17:4-5
“With regard to the works of man, by the Word (בִּדְבַר) of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped.”
Ps. 119:31
“I cling to your testimonies (בְעֵֽדְוֹתֶיךָ), O Lord; let me not be put to shame!”
D. Perspicuous – The Scriptures are clear.
Ps. 119:105
“Your Word (דְבָרֶךָ) is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
E. Sufficient – The Scriptures provide everything needed for salvation, doctrine, and life.
Ps. 19:7-8
“The Law (תֹּורַת) of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony (עֵדוּת) of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts (פִּקּוּדֵי) of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment (מִצְוַת) of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
F. Effective – The Scriptures are the means by which the Holy Spirit converts, sustains, and strengthens the saints eternal life by granting them faith in the promises that saves.
Ps. 33:6
“By the Word of the Lord (בִּדְבַר יְהוָה) the heavens were made.”
Ps. 33:9
“For he spoke (אָמַר), and it came to be; he commanded (צִוָּה), and it stood firm.”
Ps. 107:28
“He sent out his Word (דְּבָרֹו) and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.”
Ps. 119:25
“Give me life according to your Word (כִּדְבָרֶֽךָ).”
Ps. 119:28
“Strengthen me according to your Word (כִּדְבָרֶֽךָ).”