Hermenuticsintermediate
According to 2 Timothy 3:16–17, which of the following is an explicitly stated purpose of Scripture?
Answer
Equipping the believer for every good work
Explanation
### Why this is right
- **A** is correct because the source cites teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction among Scripture’s uses.
- **B** is correct because it says Scripture equips the person of God for good work.
- **C** is correct because the source describes Scripture as spiritual nourishment that supports faith and growth.
### The concept
The source presents several connected purposes: Scripture communicates knowledge, guides conduct, directs people toward salvation in Christ, builds faith, equips action, and leads to worship. These purposes are not interchangeable, but they describe ways the text is understood to form readers.
### The other options
- **D. Replacing every need for community worship**: The source explicitly says personal study does not make church participation unnecessary.
### Remember
The source treats personal study and communal worship as complementary practices.
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