The Biblical Evidence Definition of sufficient enough to

The Biblical Evidence • Definition of “sufficient” = “enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end” • Definition of “sufficient” when it comes to the Bible − Bible = “enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end” − The “situation”: Living the Christian life on earth − The “proposed end”: Salvation, now and eternal • The Bible is “all-sufficient”! − − − To save souls (Jas. 1: 21) To purify the souls of those who obey (1 Pet. 1: 22 -25 + v. 4, 9) To build up and give an inheritance (Acts 20: 32) To give man ALL he needs for life and godliness (2 Pet. 1: 3) To fulfill the all-wise, all-powerful will of God (Isa. 55: 10 -11)

The Central Text • “ALL Scripture is inspired by God” (2 Tim. 3: 16) • “ALL Scripture is…profitable for…” (3: 16) − − “Doctrine” = Showing what is right “Reproof” = Showing what is wrong “Correction” = Showing how to get right “Instruction in righteousness” = Showing how to stay right • “ALL Scripture is inspired…that the man of God may be…” (17) − “Complete” – what else do I need? − “Thoroughly equipped” – what is lacking? − “For every good work” – what has God not supplied? • The Bible is absolutely all-sufficient, to meet all the demands of being a Christian and serving/following God!

The Proper Response • Accept all (Acts 17: 11; Psa. 119 [v. 11, 89, 160]; Jn. 12: 48) • Believe all (Luke 24: 25; Acts 24: 14; Heb. 11: 6) • Teach all (Matt. 28: 20; Acts 20: 27; Psa. 119: 172) • Be governed by all (Col. 3: 17; Psa. 119: 133) • Limit yourself to it (John 12: 48 -50; 1 Cor. 4: 6) • Obey it (Deut. 12: 28; Heb. 5: 9; Jas. 1: 22 -25) • Understand all-sufficiency has all-inclusive application: Salvation | Worship | Organization of the church | Marriage, divorce & remarriage | Godly morality

The Improper Response • By “adding to” God’s Word, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (Rev. 22: 18) • By “taking away from” God’s Word, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (Rev. 22: 19) • By “distorting” God’s Word, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (Gal. 1: 6 -9) • By accepting creeds or writing a “Statement of Faith, ” I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (1 Cor. 1: 10) • By believing the Holy Spirit speaks directly to me, I am saying that the Bible is not all-sufficient (John 16: 13 + 2 Pet. 1: 20 -21+3 + Eph. 6: 17 + 2 Tim. 3: 17)

The All-Sufficient Plan of Salvation • Believe that Jesus is God’s Son – John 20: 30 -31 • Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 3: 19 • Confess your faith in Jesus Christ – Romans 10: 9 • Be immersed into Christ – Acts 2: 38 − God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 22: 16 − God will add you to His church – Acts 2: 47 − God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12: 23 • Faithfully follow His all-sufficient Word – Jas. 1: 22 -25