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The Need for Bible Study. Acts 17:10-13. The Need for Bible Study. There is always a need for Bible Study Hebrews 5:12-14 Must learn God’s Word Psalms 18:30 Matthew 11:28 What does the Bible say? 1 Peter 4:11 Development based on His Word 1 Peter 2:2.
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The Need for Bible Study Acts 17:10-13
The Need for Bible Study • There is always a need for Bible Study • Hebrews 5:12-14 • Must learn God’s Word • Psalms 18:30 • Matthew 11:28 • What does the Bible say? • 1 Peter 4:11 • Development based on His Word • 1 Peter 2:2
Beneficial Bible Study is Conditional • Must remove all hindrances • 1 Peter 2:1-2 • Must want to know the truth • John 7:17 • Must devote time to know it • 1 Timothy 4:13 • Acts 17:11
Bible Study is Objective • Must intend to grow • 1 Peter 2:2 • Must desire God’s approval • 2 Timothy 2:15 • Becomes a preventive tool • Psalms 119:11 • Matthew 4:3-4 • Can escape corruption • 2 Peter 2:20
Basic Needs for Active Bible Study • Only way to know the truth • John 8:31-32; 17:17 • Means for man’s enlightenment • Ephesians 1:17-18 • Colossians 1:13 • Acts 2:37 • Romans 1:16
Basic Needs for Active Bible Study • Salvation is the purpose of study • 1 Peter 1:22 • Corrects falsehood and gives understanding • Psalms 119:104 • Psalms 119:130 • Produces faith in our heart • Ephesians 1:13 • Romans 10:17
Assuring Characteristics of the Bible • It lives and is active • It abides and endures • Never passes away • Cannot be broken • The words of the Lord are pure • It is inspired by God • It holds the precious promises to us
CONCLUSION • The Word must abound • 2 Peter 1:8 • Bible must be defended • Jude 3 • Philippians 1:17 • Bible is the basis for judgment • John 12:48 • Romans 2:16
God’s Word comforts us as we look toward eternity 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18