| The New Testament church fully accepted the authority of the books which came from the pens of the writers of Scripture. Paul explained this authority, saying, “All scripture is God‑breathed and is profitable for doctrine, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be thoroughly furnished unto every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16‑17) At the same time this Book derives authority from its unity as 40 men penned these books over a period of 1600 years, yet there is one beautiful and glorious theme and purpose. That could no more have just happened than an explosion in a print shop could have produced an unabridged dictionary. There had to be a master Author and plan, and that one is God. Get acquainted with this marvelous book. But better yet get to know the author of this book, and then what He inspired will be even more meaningful. |