Bible Discussion Thread

I was disturbed by a passage that was said to be Timothy 3:16 that stated:

Timothy 3:16 - " All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"

This gives thought that it's ok to change the word. It's a sin to change the word of God.

Hello Jason,

What that verse is declaring "and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" is not that the Word of God to be changed. It is meaning the Scripture be used for those things upon "us people" to reform, correct, or instruct us in righteousness.

I also had that thought a while ago when reading that verse but it became clear.

Hope that helps. God Bless.

Jason,

What was it that disturbed you in 1 Timothy 3:16?

Where is it that says that it's okay to change the Word of God?

That Scripture states that all Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for

Doctrine--that is telling us truth about God, man, salvation etc.

Reproof--that is telling us what we are doing that's wrong.

Correction--that is telling us how to correct the direction of our lives like STOP doing this and START doing this.

Instruction in righteousness--that is how to live in right standing with God.