See SCRIPTURE.—The general name for the sacred and inspired writings known to us as the Bible. They are referred to by the Lord in Matt. 21:42; 26:54, &c., &c., and also by the Apostles, Rom. 1:2; 15:4. They are definitely said to be given by inspiration (2 Tim. 3:16), and are called the oracles of God (Rom. 3:2). They are able to make wise unto salvation (2 Tim. 3:15), and are profitable for doctrine and practice (2 Tim. 3:16, 17); they are written for our instruction (Rom. 15:4). Ignorance of them is a source of error (Matt. 22:29). We understand them by the Spirit (John 16:13; 1 Cor. 2:10-14). They are the resource in the last times (Acts 20:32). They are to be received with meekness (James 1:21) as the Word of God (1 Thess. 2:13), searched daily (Acts 17:11), laid up in the heart (Deut. 2:18), obeyed (Matt. 12:24; Luke 11:28) and used as a sword (Eph. 6:11, 17).