All Scriptures are God Breathed

[Read: Galatians 3:1-14]

Here’s an interesting fact to remember: whenever you read the word ‘Scripture’ in the Scriptures – like we see in Galatians 3:8 – keep in mind that this word is not referring to the New Testament. I don’t think that idea needs much explanation since the New Testament was being created in the writing of the word you’re reading, however, it makes a great point: All Scripture is God breathed (2 Timothy 3:16).

You’ll notice that in order to defend the gospel Paul references seven different Old Testament passages (Genesis 15:6, 22:8 – vs. 6, 12:3 – vs. 8, Deuteronomy 27:26 – vs. 10, Habakkuk 2:4 – vs. 11, Leviticus 18:5 – vs. 12, Deuteronomy 21:21 – vs. 13). His entire argument is based around Abraham the patriarch of Judaism and one of the foundational characters in all of the history of Christianity.

Here’s one final nugget: in 2 Peter 3:16 Peter lumps Paul’s letters into the word ‘Scriptures’. I think this is a pretty big deal. Think about it, Peter, the Apostle who Paul had ‘opposed to his face’, is defending Paul’s writings as being straight from God.

All I’m saying is that we have a pretty awesome book at our disposal. Don’t miss any of it – Old or New – it’s all God breathed!

Make sure you come out to Elevation Church this weekend. Pastor Furtick's message will take the simple point I've made here and drive it down deep. Old Time Religion - Week 2 coming your way.