FAQs Mondays: Are the Scriptures Complete?

Last week, we concluded a look at the integrity of Scripture. You can read that post here.

We are going to be looking at the completeness and excellence of Scripture this week and next. The questions and answers draw from Lesson II, Part VII of Dr. Fisher's catechism. You can find it here.

We have now proved, that the Scriptures are a revelation from God. Are they the only perfect revelation of God's will, that the world will ever possess?

They are. "If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." Gal. 1:8- 9. 2 Thes. 2:2.

Do the Scriptures contain all the truths necessary to our salvation? 

They do. They are "able to make us wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus." 2 Tim. 3:15-17. 2 Pet. 1:4.

What has God said He will do unto him who shall add any thing to His word?

"If any man add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book." Rev. 22:18.  See also Deut. 4:2. Prov. 3:6.

What will God do to him who shall take any thing away from the Scriptures?

"He shall take away his part out of the book of life." Rev. 22:9

To what standard should we refer all our opinions and actions?

"To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." Isa. 7:20. See also Jer. 23:28.

Should we teach, or practice, as a Christian duty, any thing that is not laid down in the word of God?

We should not. "In vain do Ye worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Matt. 15:9. See also Col. 2:8. Tit. 1:13-14.

Should we esteem the Scriptures as of the highest value to us?

We should. "More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold." Ps. 19:10.

This post deals more with our attitude toward the Scriptures, than with the Scriptures themselves. However, it helps us to think through important matters. For many Christians today, the Bible is just another book. For many, it isn't even an important one. The Scriptures are the very words of God. They reveal to us our Creator and Redeemer, so we should give them the highest respect possible. Showing that respect means reading, studying, obeying, and memorizing them.

Nest week, we will continue to look at the integrity of Scriptures. If you have a question or a comment, feel free to post it in the comments.