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Term

Scripture (definition)

Also known as by scriptura · The Bible

The writings of the Old and New Testaments, historically recognized as God's words in written form; also called the Bible.

Filed underDoctrine of Scripture

Definition

The writings (Greek graphe, rendered in Latin by scriptura) of the Old and New Testaments, which have historically been recognized as God's words in written form. Another term for the Bible.

Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 4AOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 4A.

Last revised August 14, 2026