What does "Write in a book all the words" teach about divine inspiration? Setting the Scene “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: ‘Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you.’” (Jeremiah 30:2) Key Phrase: “Write in a book all the words” • “Write” – the command originates with God, not Jeremiah. • “in a book” – a permanent, public, tangible record is required. • “all the words” – nothing is optional; the entire message is divinely authorized. What This Reveals About Divine Inspiration • Divine Origin: God initiates both the content and the act of recording. • Verbal Precision: Every word (“all the words”) is God-breathed, not merely the ideas. • Human Instrumentality: Jeremiah’s personality and pen are employed, yet the result is still God’s word. • Preservation: By ordering a written record, God safeguards His revelation for future generations. • Authority: A book produced at God’s command carries the same weight as His audible voice. Supporting Passages that Echo the Same Truth • Jeremiah 36:2 – “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you…” • Exodus 17:14 – “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Write this on a scroll as a reminder…’” • Revelation 1:11 – “Write in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches.” • 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed…” • 2 Peter 1:21 – “Men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” Implications for Our View of Scripture Today • We embrace the entire written canon as divinely inspired, word for word. • We trust Scripture’s preservation because the same God who commanded the writing watches over the text. • We approach the Bible with confidence that it carries God’s full authority for doctrine, correction, and hope. |
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