Adventistische Schriften über: "Does the term 'all Scripture' in 2 Timothy 3:16 only include the Old Testament?"

The provided documents offer insight into this question. Josiah Litch states that at the time Paul wrote to Timothy, "the Old Testament was all the scriptures which had then been written," indicating that the immediate historical reference in 2 Timothy 3:16 was to the Old Testament. However, other authors emphasize that "every part of the Bible is given by inspiration of God," including both Old and New Testaments, suggesting a broader application of the principle beyond the original context.

The Historical Context of "All Scripture"

»The Old Testament was all the scriptures which had then been written, and hence must be the testimony of the Father to which the Savior referred. The Old Testament was then complete, and the record of the works of Christ is to be found in the New Testament.«

1 - Josiah Litch, Prophetic Expositions, vol. 2 (PREX2 206.1)

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The Whole Rule of Christian Faith

»If we would have the whole rule of Christian faith and practice, we must not be content with those scriptures which Timothy knew from his infancy, that is, with the Old Testament alone.«

2 - John Nevins Andrews, History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week (HSFD 202.3)

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Both Testaments Given by Inspiration

»Every part of the Bible is given by inspiration of God and is profitable. The Old Testament, no less than the New, should receive attention.«

3 - Ellen Gould White, Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students (CT 462.2)

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