Doctrinal Essays

What is Scripture? 1. "And this is the ensample unto them, that they shall speak as they are moved upon by the Holy Ghost. And whatsoever they shall speak when moved upon  by the Holy Ghost   shall be scripture, shall be the will of the Lord, shall be the mind of the Lord, shall be the word of the Lord, shall be the voice of the Lord, and the power of God unto salvation."  Doctrine and Covenants 68:3–4 2. "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost "  2 Peter 1:21 Our scriptures are a compilation of the parchments, scrolls, and animal skins over thousands of years. Glen Kimball said: "These documents were not written by the churches of the world, or by journalists, scientists or historians. They were written by the imperfect friends and family of Jesus himself -- those who wanted us to know Him as they did." [i] The Past of Scripture Sources of the Holy Bible