II Timothy 3:14-17

Intro: In the world of literature, it is not unusual to find,An author’s most treasured insights aren’t in the books they wrote- but in letters to their friends, students, colleagues, or admirers• frequently their letters provide the most practical and helpful advice◦ they reveal what inspired them, kept them going, ◦ and their personal sources of insight and understanding• in his letters to Timothy, Paul shares wise counsel with his protégé◦ we’re fortunate to have access to this personal correspondence- believers who love the Bible, love this passage• here, Paul tells Timothy to continue on the path he has traveled◦ he refers specifically to his spiritual education from others and scripture• in verse 16, Paul makes clearest statement on inspiration of the Scriptures that is to be found in all of the New Testament◦ it is breathed out by God – and as such, all Scripture . . . is profitable