5 Bible Verses

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
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Luke 1:1-3KJV
Luke introduces his Gospel, explaining how the New Testament books were compiled by those who were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. This verse demonstrates the careful historical approach to writing the New Testament texts.
And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
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2 Peter 3:15-16KJV
Peter acknowledges Paul's writings as scripture, indicating the recognition of New Testament books as authoritative divine texts. This verse shows how the early church viewed and collected the New Testament writings.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
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Revelation 1:1-2KJV
This passage introduces the last book of the New Testament, showing how the New Testament books were received as divine revelations. It explains the process of divine inspiration in writing the biblical texts.
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 14:37KJV
Paul asserts the divine authority of his writings, which became part of the New Testament. This verse highlights the belief that the New Testament books were divinely inspired and authoritative.
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 perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17KJV
This classic verse speaks to the divine inspiration of scripture, including the New Testament books. It explains the purpose and value of the biblical texts in guiding Christian life and understanding.

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