How do we know the Bible is inspired?

The doctrine of inspiration asserts that all Scripture is 'given by inspiration of God' (2 Timothy 3:16), meaning it is God-breathed. This inspiration is both plenary and verbal, indicating that not only is every part of the Bible inspired, but every word as well. Human authors, moved by the Holy Spirit, wrote Scripture, ensuring that their writings were the very words of God. This divine authorship establishes that the Bible is not merely human wisdom but God's ultimate truth revealed for our guidance and understanding.