Biblical Authorityਨਮੂਨਾ

As announced by our Lord – assisted memory and inspired teaching became the Holy Spirit’s personal ministry (See John 14:26). As a striking example of assisted memory, Peter wrote about Jesus having proclaimed the Gospel to the dead (1 Peter 3:18-19). This “black letter” spiritual account could have only been remembered from what the Savior had privately discussed with Peter or with all of His disciples after His resurrection (See 1 Peter 4:6).

If what Peter recalled and described in his two “black letter” epistles had not been inspired, then everything else he recalled and passed down through John Mark would have been equally questionable. Put another way, if what Peter remembered and described had not been considered accurate by his fellow “eye-witness” apostles, then his writings would have been rejected.

We must remember Paul’s clear and inclusive statement – “all Scripture is inspired by God…” and Jesus’ all-encompassing teaching – “…every word that comes from the mouth of the God.” (2 Timothy 3:16; Matthew 4:4) The early church’s inspired handwritten manuscripts had no passages printed in red ink. That process was not initiated until 1901.

Pray for a heart of confidence: Lord, give me a heart that trusts in the inspiration of all Scripture. Help me to rely on Your Word as my guide and standard for life.