Scripture is unique because of its source, its use, and its sufficiency. Paul declares scripture alone to be the very Word of God. The content of the Bible is sourced in the character of a righteous, holy, loving, dependable God. It retains the humanness of the authors without their sin and error. God watched over the writing of God's Word to protect it from error. Because scripture is breathed out by God Himself, it is free from error. It is as reliable as the character of God Himself.
Scripture is also unique because of its use. It is profitable for teaching and understanding God's world, rebuking our errant ways, correcting us so that we get back on the right path, and molding us into the image of Christ Himself.
Finally, Paul tells Timothy that God's Word is thoroughly sufficient for every good work. God's Word can mold a man of God into one who is capable, complete, proficient, and able to meet all the demands of spiritual leadership in our world.
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