The Importance of the Doctrine of God

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Two key questions:

• What is inspired?
• How is that material inspired?

Apostolic Recognition of Old Testament Inspiration

• Foundational Texts from Peter and Paul
  • Both apostles recognize the Old Testament as inspired.
  • The unity of Jewish and Gentile Christian leaders on the inspiration of the Old Testament.
• Old Testament as Scripture
  • Collection of writings given the technical term "scripture."
  • Paul’s description of scripture as "breathed forth by God."
  • Peter’s description of prophecy as coming from God, not human will.

Apostolic Recognition of New Testament Writings

• Peter's recognition of Paul's letters as scripture (2 Peter 3:15-16).
• Apostolic writings given the same status as Old Testament scriptures.

Examination of Specific Scriptures

• 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13
  • Paul's ministry and the gospel of God.
  • The authenticity and trustworthiness of the apostolic message.
• John 14:25-26 and John 16:12-15
  • Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit to the disciples.
  • The role of the Holy Spirit in guiding the disciples into all truth.
• 1 Corinthians 2:10-13
  • Paul's explanation of the source of his message.
  • The wisdom and revelation from the Holy Spirit.

Comparison with Old Testament Prophecy

• 2 Peter 1:20-21
  • The inspiration of Old Testament prophecy by the Holy Spirit.
  • Similarity to the New Testament apostolic message.

Conclusion

• Summary and Implications
  • Both Old and New Testament writings are inspired by the Holy Spirit.
  • The Trinitarian dynamic of revelation.
  • Affirmation of the New Testament as inspired scripture.

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