John 3:16-17
God So LOVES the World
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
John 17:1-5
God's Word is Truth
1 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:
“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
The Bible is inspired by God...So we may say that it is inspired by Truth and by LOVE, because God is LOVE and God's Word is Truth...
So in the inspired Words of Scripture is a Divine Influence...Christians believe God, through the Holy Spirit, influenced the human authors of the Bible to write what they wrote...So they write about the Truth and the LOVE of God...For God so LOVES the world that He gave His One and Only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life...Sanctify us by Your Truth; because Your Word is truth...This inspiration is seen as leading them towards expressing Truth and LOVE about God's nature, plan, and His LOVE and will for humanity...
The concept of Truth in the Bible goes beyond just historical accuracy...It encompasses Spiritual Truths, moral principles, and God's revelation of Himself to humanity...Jesus give us Hope in the Truth, knowing He gives Eternal Life with His Father...Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the Only True God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent...
There are various interpretations of biblical inspiration...Some Christians believe every word is literally dictated by God (verbal plenary inspiration), while others see inspiration applying to the overall message and core teachings...To add to this it is hard sometimes to interpret all the metaphors and parables of Jesus...
There is Great Importance because of the Word being inspired by God...With God's inspiration we see and believe in the authority and reliability of Scripture...The belief that the Bible is inspired by God and leads to Truth gives it weight as a guide for faith and practice in our lives...Christians can trust it as a source of God's revelation...
Understanding the Bible even with inspiration, understanding the Bible requires human effort, sometimes lots of effort, when we read and interpret it...Considering the historical context in which the texts were written is crucial...We often do not know the context of something that happened thousands of years ago...So knowing that Jesus died on the Cross two thousand years ago and then knowing that some of the Old Testament is thousands of years older, makes it hard to know the culture and the context of all things happening and what we read in the Bible...
Beyond the text is the Holy Spirit...Many Christians believe the Holy Spirit plays a role not just in the inspiration of the text, but also in its ongoing interpretation and application in the lives of believers...The Holy Spirit is our Helper in our personal interpretation when reading the Bible...
Ultimately, the Bible is seen as a tool for connecting with God and His Divine Son...Through its inspired message, people can learn about God's character, His plan for salvation, and how to live a life pleasing to Him by following His Truth and His LOVE...And by knowing these things He gives us Eternal Life with His Son...