Theology 101 No.2

When it comes to understanding the Bible, what it is, and what its intended use is, the following verses are key: John 20:31 [T]hese are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name; II Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work; II Peter 1:20,21 [N]o prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit; and  I Thessalonians 2:13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.  (Emphasis added)

The Bible is no ordinary book.  It is quite unlike any other work ever produced by the hands of man.  Why?  Because while it was penned by man=s hand it was given directly by God Himself through the Holy Spirit.  God has given us His holy