How do we know the Scriptures are inspired?

The inspiration of Scripture is grounded in the belief that 'all Scripture is given by inspiration of God' (2 Timothy 3:16). This means that the authors, moved by the Holy Spirit, spoke and wrote exactly what God intended (2 Peter 1:21). The ability of God to create ex nihilo (out of nothing) extends to His power to inspire and preserve His Word through history. Such inspiration guarantees that the Scriptures remain accurate and authoritative, offering us the truth necessary for teaching, rebuke, and correction in righteousness.