Q: What is the Bible good for anyway?

A: All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness. - 2 Timothy 3:16

I. Inspired by God

A. Greek Word

1. thĕŏpnĕustŏs
2. theh-op'-nyoo-stos
3. Divinely breathed
4. 2315

C. Notes

II. Teaching

A. Greek Word

1. didaskalia
2. did-as-kal-ee'-ah
3. doctrine, learning, teaching, instruction
4. 1319

B. Example Verses

1. Acts 1:8
2. Proverbs 24:5

C. Notes

III. Reproof

A. Greek Word

1. ĕlĕgchŏs
2. el'-eng-khos
3. rebuke, convict, reproof
4. 1650

B. Example Verses

1. Proverbs 15:5
2. Matthew 18:15

C. Notes

IV. Correction

A. Greek Word

1. ĕpanŏrthōsis
2. ep-an-or'tho-sis
3. straightening up again, rectification, reformation, correction
4. 1882

B. Example Verses

1. James 1:22

C. Notes

V. Training in Righteousness

A. Greek Word

1. dikaiŏsunē
2. dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
3. equity of character or action, justification, righteousness
4. 1343

B. Notes