How do we know that God's word is inspired?

The inspiration of Scripture is affirmed throughout the Bible, particularly in 2 Timothy 3:16, which states that 'all scripture is given by inspiration of God.' This means that the writings of the prophets and apostles were divinely inspired, and not merely the product of human thought. Ezra is depicted as a 'ready scribe' who communicated God's word faithfully, showcasing the authority and importance of God's revelation through scripture. Furthermore, the consistency of the biblical narrative highlights a divine authorship that points to the ultimate author, God, guiding the men who wrote these texts.