where can I find who said and when that the bible was divinely inspired?

Question

We've all been taught since day one that the bible is Word of God and is all truth. I have tried to find who and when this statement was made and have not been able to find a definitive reference. Is this statement just passed from generation to generation without a true beginning source? Help me find this source. Thanks

Answer 1

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16,17

Answer 2

Yes this statement is just passed from generation to generation without a true beginning source. Whenever it was decided that the Bible was divinely inspired was TOO long ago for there to be any true record of it. As far as I know, the Bible was written by a bunch of dudes who decided to put down what they believed to be the word of God. But there is no proof about any of this, if there was then everyone would believe what the Bible says.

Answer 3

The New Encyclopædia Britannica calls the Bible “probably the most influential collection of books in human history.” The 19th-century German poet Heinrich Heine confessed: “I owe my enlightenment quite simply to the reading of a book . . . the Bible. It is quite rightly called Holy Scriptures. He who has lost his God can rediscover Him in this book.” During that same century, antislavery activist William H. Seward proclaimed: “The whole hope of human progress is suspended on the ever-growing influence of the Bible.”

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, called the Bible “the best gift God has ever given to man . . . But for it we could not know right from wrong.” British jurist Sir William Blackstone highlighted the influence of the Bible when he said: “Upon these two foundations, the law of nature and the law of revelation [the Bible], depend all human laws, that is to say, no human laws should be suffered to contradict these.”

In a letter sent to a fellow evangelizer, the apostle Paul wrote: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.”—2 Timothy 3:16, 17.

“I find more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane [secular] history whatsoever.”—Sir Isaac Newton, renowned English scientist.

If you would like further information or a free home Bible study, please contact Jehovah's Witnesses at the local Kingdom Hall. Or visit http://www.watchtower.org

Jehovah's Witnesses offer an excellent book and brochure which will answer your question further. They show why the Bible is indeed the inspired Word of God.

Answer 4

The source is the Bible itself, read the prophets and study the visions etc.Think about the time frames and the fact that what each prophet said was without any reference to other prophets that say the same things. only in modern times is it all together in a neat little package. If you do not trust it then fall down explain this to God and the Holy Spirit will guide you to the truth. The Bible is not necessary to find the truth only the Spirit of truth who lives within you.

Peace to you and great question,

Antipas

Answer 5

There is an excellent textbook called "The Bible as Literature"

It objectively examines the roots of the Bible without delving into the ideology. It looks at who actually wrote the Bible and when. What influenced the inclusion of some things and not others, why were some stories written this way, and what stories were influenced or borrowed from other religions.

It's very interesting. I used this book for a class on this subject, and it gives one a whole different perspective on the book itself, without getting bogged down in faith-based arguments.

Answer 6

2 Timothy 3:16 states that “All scripture is inspired by God….” In 2 Peter 1:20-21, Peter reminds the reader to “know this first of all, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, … but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” The Bible itself tells us that it is God who is the author of His book.

Answer 7

Again...
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Answer 8

2Ti 3:16 Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.
2Ti 3:17 The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds.

2Pe 1:20 But you need to realize that no one alone can understand any of the prophecies in the Scriptures.
2Pe 1:21 The prophets did not think these things up on their own, but they were guided by the Spirit of God.

Answer 9

II Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17: that the man of God may be perfect (meaning complete or mature), thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

The Whole of Chapter 3 is excellent reading for encouragement in our times and in defence of our faith.

Answer 10

2 Pet 1:19-21
2 Pet 3:15-16
Acts 1
Romans 15
2 Tim 3
Heb 3:7
Psm 19
Deut 4:1-2
Romans 16:24-26
Psm119:1-16
John 17
Acts 20:28-30
James 1:21-27
Deut 6
Prov 30:6
Romans 3
Etc.