THE BIBLE

The Bible and Lutherans teach that the Bible is the true word of God. It is inspired by the Holy Spirit. This means that God breathed into the writers the exact thoughts and words they were to write. As a result every statement in the Bible is the truth. One part of the Bible explains another part. It is the only guideline for the faith and life of Christians. We are to read and study it diligently. It clearly teaches all we need to know in order to obtain our eternal salvation.

2 Peter 1:21 Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 2:13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit.

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed.

John 10:35 The Scripture cannot be broken.

2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation.

Luke 11:28 Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

John 5:39 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me [Jesus].