Who is "the man of God" in 2 Timothy 3:16?
The man of God in 2 Timothy 3:16 is identified as the believer. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, and instruction in righteousness so that the believer may be perfect, brought to maturity, and thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Les explains that in 2 Timothy 3:16, the man of God is the believer. The verse states that all Scripture, meaning Genesis through Revelation, is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. The purpose is that the believer may be perfect, or brought to a place of maturity, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Les uses this verse as an introduction to his study of Corinthians.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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What does "all Scripture" mean in 2 Timothy 3:16?
In 2 Timothy 3:16, the phrase "all Scripture" means Genesis through Revelation.
What does 'correction' mean in 2 Timothy 3:16?
The word 'correction' in 2 Timothy 3:16 refers to someone who gets off course.
What does 'profitable for doctrine' in 2 Timothy 3:16 refer to?
In 2 Timothy 3:16, the word 'doctrine' refers to Romans, which is the book that is profitable for doctrine.