Doctrine #2 THE HOLY SCRIPTURE

Doctrine #2 THE HOLY SCRIPTURE 

The Holy Scriptures

*Gospel -Rom. 1:16-17

*Eph.1:13-14

The Bible is the supreme authority and foundation of Iglesia ni Cristo's teachings, doctrines, and ministry. We believe it to be:

- Inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21)

- Infallible and authoritative (Psalm 119:160, Matthew 5:18)

- The divine basis of salvation (John 3:16, Romans 10:17)

- The ultimate source of truth (John 17:17, Psalm 119:142)

As the breath of God, the Bible is:

- The testament of God to humanity (Hebrews 1:1-2, Revelation 1:1-3)

- The foundation of all Christian doctrine and practice (1 Corinthians 2:13, Ephesians 2:20)

References:

- 2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness."

- 2 Peter 1:20-21: "Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."

- Psalm 119:160: "The entirety of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever."

- Matthew 5:18: "For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished."