“It is written” is a phrase that occurs nearly 100 times in scripture (depending on the translation used). Many times it is a phrase used by Jesus Christ.
And Jesus answered him, “It is written …” (Luke 4:8 ESV)
Jesus’ frequent use of the written scripture is a clear affirmation that the written scripture is, in fact, the infallible Word of God. Jesus would not refer to something that is not absolute truth.
Jesus affirms the written Word as a guide for our lives.
But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 ESV)
All Scripture is breathed out by God … 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV
When Jesus quotes scripture there is no doubt that He expects us to do as it says.
And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’” (Luke 4:8 ESV)
Christ’s life here on earth clearly demonstrated that scripture accurately foretold these events.
… and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, … (Luke 24:46 ESV)
Christ affirms the fact that scripture is historically accurate.
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” (John 6:31 ESV)
The written word foretells events that are still to come.
… for it is written,
“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,
and every tongue shall confess to God.” (Romans 14:11 ESV)
Conclusion:
We need to spend quality time reading and studying the “written Word” and accept it as God’s infallible word being communicated to us.
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. (Revelation 1:3 ESV)
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