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Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 3

Question 3

What is the word of God?

The holy scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the word of God, the only rule of faith and obedience.

Scripture references for paragraph 1

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2 Timothy 3:16

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

2 Peter 1:19-21

19We 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.

20Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

21For 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.

Ephesians 2:20

20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

Revelation 22:18-19

18I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.

19And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.

Isaiah 8:20

20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

Luke 16:29

29But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let your brothers listen to them.’

Luke 16:31

31Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”

Galatians 1:8-9

8But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse!

9As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!

2 Timothy 3:15-16

15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

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

Source and edition

Westminster Larger Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription

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