These means were used only in specific periods of history and, if left to themselves, their message would have remained limited to the time when the revelation was made. For the message to be of lasting effect, it needed to be passed on by words either verbally or in writing. While some specially revealed truth was passed on by God's prophets and elders orally, some Special Revelation was committed to writing. This supernaturally written record forms our Bible. It is an objective standard against which all ideas can be compared and tested.
Scripture is an infallible and error free product of special revelation.
By committing God's word to writing his truth is preserved for his church. It provides an objective record by which our attempts to organize what we believe can be tested. A written word establishes a more sure foundation and comfort for the church. It warns us and directs us as we work to preserve our Lord's church against the opposition of fallen hearts, Satan and the world. Written objective promises can be appealed to in times of temptation, discouragement, trouble and when we sin.