invariably in the New
Testament denotes that definite
collection of sacred books, regarded as given by
inspiration of
God, which we usually
call the Old Testament (
2 Tim. 3:15, 16;
John 20:9;
Gal. 3:22;
2 Pet. 1:20). It was God's purpose thus to perpetuate his revealed will. From time to time he raised up men to commit to
writing in an infallible record the
revelation he gave. The "Scripture," or collection of sacred writings, was thus enlarged from time to time as God saw necessary. We have now a completed "Scripture," consisting of the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament
canon in the time of our
Lord was precisely the same as that which we now possess under that name. He placed the
seal of his own authority
on this collection of writings, as all equally given by inspiration (
Matt. 5:17; 7:12; 22:40;
Luke 16:29, 31). (See
BIBLE ; CANON.)
I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end. 
