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Chapter SixThat Man May Be PerfectAfter establishing how the Word of God came intoexistence, the next step in our building process is tofind out what is the function of His Word. Let uslook again at II Timothy 3:16.All scripture is given by inspiration of God-[God-breathed], and is profitable <strong>for</strong> doctrine,<strong>for</strong> reproof, <strong>for</strong> correction, <strong>for</strong> [which is] instructionin righteousness.All Scripture from Genesis to Revelation is profitable.The Scripture does not put you in the red; itkeeps you in the black. What is it profitable <strong>for</strong>? It"... is profitable <strong>for</strong> doctrine, <strong>for</strong> reproof, <strong>for</strong> correction,<strong>for</strong> instruction in righteousness." All Scripture isprofitable in three areas: (1) doctrine, which is howto believe rightly; (2) reproof, which is to rebuke atthe places where we are not believing rightly; and(3) correction, which is to put us back to right believing.The entire Word of God will do just that. It will81
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