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Discover the importance of studying the Bible with insightful guidance from key scriptures. Learn why active Bible study is crucial for growth in faith and understanding God's word. Uncover the benefits and assurance the Bible provides for believers.
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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