REASONS FOR STUDYING THE BIBLE
by Pat Jones

10 reasons for studying the Bible:

  1. The Bible yields food for the soul. It has milk necessary for the spiritual growth of the babe, and strong meat to sustain the mature Christian. (I Peter 2:1-2;Hebrews 5:12-14)

  2. A knowledge of the truth and obedience to it is necessary to be made free from sin. (John 8:31-32: I Peter 1:22)

  3. The Bible reveals God's view of man. It enables the student to see himself as God sees him, for the Bible is God's mirror of the soul. (James 1:21-25)

  4. A working knowledge of the Bible arms one against the difficulties and hardships of life. It has a message to cover every condition and problem. It can be used in every emergency from the cradle to the grave. (Romans 15:4)

  5. The knowledgeable Christian is able to comfort and edify the discouraged and brokenhearted. (Colossians 4:6;Thessalonians 5:14)

  6. The Scriptures contain all good works that are pleasing to God, and give all things that pertain to life and godliness. (2 Timothy 3:16-17;2 Peter:1-3)

  7. One must study the Bible to have the approval of God, to be a ready workman, and to handle correctly the Word of truth. ( 2 Timothy 2:15;I Peter 3;15)

  8. A knowledge of the Bible is the only safeguard against fatal error. (Acts 17:11;I John 4:1)

  9. The scriptures are able to build us up and to give us a home in heaven. (Acts 20:321; 2 Timothy 3;15)

  10. The Bible will be our standard of judgement in the last days. (John 12:48; Revelations 20:12)

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