God, the Holy Spirit – The Source of Inspiration

The Bible is not merely the product of ancient near eastern wisdom (2 Peter 1:20). The Scriptures came directly from the mind of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The wisdom of God was transmitted to Earth via the Holy Spirit, who inspired the men who wrote the Bible (2 Peter 1:21).

The Spirit of God did not dictate to the writers of the Bible, nor did He put suggestions into their heads and then remove His influence. The writers of the Bible wrote precisely what the Holy Spirit wanted them to write, and they did so in a style that was uniquely their own. Evidence of this concept is seen in First Corinthians 1:14-17, wherein Paul’s inability to remember who he baptized in Corinth is used to make the point that it does not matter who baptizes you, only that you are baptized. The Spirit could easily have supplied Paul with the names of every person he baptized while he was in the city of Corinth, but that would not have helped in making the salient point. The Holy Spirit wanted Paul to write about his inability to remember, so that the brethren in the church in Corinth would understand what He wanted them to understand.

The Word of God is also the instrument that the Holy Spirit uses to convert lost souls. “…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17). It is through the Bible that the Spirit of God has His greatest impact upon the world. It is a precision instrument, which can prick the hearts of men and change their lives forever (Hebrews 4:12). Study your Bible and let the Holy Spirit change your life!

“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.” – 2 Peter 1:21