For what purpose were the Scriptures written?

Answer

"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and
comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." Rom. 15: 4.

Into what condition has sin brought the entire creation?
What saved the people from the predicted overthrow?
What shameful treatment did Christ receive from the soldiers?
What charge was made against Stephen concerning his attitude toward the ceremonial law?
Then in order to keep the Sabbath day holy, what must be recognized?
26. When Israel had apostatized, and were almost universally worshipping Baal, what appeal did Elijah make to them?
6. In His reply, how did Christ indicate that neither the end of the world nor of the Jewish nation was immediately at hand ?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle