Paragraph 1.4

The Authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any Man, or Church, but wholy upon God, (who is Truth it self) the Author thereof; therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God.^a

1. a. 2 Peter 1:19–21; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 John 5:9

   2 Peter 1:19–21

   ^1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: ^1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. ^1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

   ^1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. ^1:20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one's own interpretation. ^1:21 For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

   2 Timothy 3:16

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

   ^3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

   2 Thessalonians 2:13

   ^2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

   ^2:13 But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.

   1 John 5:9

   ^5:9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

   ^5:9 Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.

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