How do we know the Bible is inspired by God?

The inspiration of Scripture is a core belief in Reformed theology, articulated in 2 Timothy 3:16, which declares that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God. This means that the very words of the Bible are divinely inspired, ensuring their truth and reliability. The argument posits that the Bible could not have been written by morally corrupt individuals, as its contents condemn sin and uphold divine holiness. Therefore, it must have been authored by men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit, providing us with an authoritative text for salvation and godly living.