Divine Inspiration
Theopneustos (God-Breathed)
Bibliology · 6 verses
The Greek term theopneustos reveals that Scripture is exhaled from the mouth of God, emphasizing its divine origin and character. This breathing out of God makes Scripture living and active, carrying the very authority of the divine voice. The written Word proceeds from God with the same power and truthfulness as His spoken creative commands.
Scripture References
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.”
“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”