Why Do We Study The Bible?

For what purpose to we study the Word of God?

The typical answer is: “To show ourselves approved unto God.” 

2 Timothy 2:15 MKJV
Study earnestly to present yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.

 
Okay, but what does that mean, exactly?

We need to study for ourselves, because that is the only way to know what God’s will for us is.  It is by doing His will, that we abide with Him.

John 14:15 MKJV
If you love Me, keep My commandments.

James 1:22 MKJV
But become doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Luke 6:46-49 KJV
(46)  And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
(47)  Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
(48)  He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
(49)  But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

 
We need to study because God has cautioned us not to be deceived in these end times.

Matthew 24:4 KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

Matthew 24:42 KJV
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

 
We cannot wait to be spoon-fed the Word of God.  We need to study for ourselves and develop our own personal relationship with God.  It is only through God that we have the power to overcome our trials and temptations on a daily basis.  And it is only by God’s Word that we find out how to develop a relationship with Him.

This is too critical to be left to intermediaries.  Rather than relying solely on what other people think the Word of God is saying, we should be diligently studying the scriptures to see whether or not things are as they say they are.

It is only by studying and praying for ourselves that we will be able to truly know what God’s will is for our lives.  It is only by knowing, that we will be able to do what He has called us to do.

We will not have the opportunity to say, “we were taught incorrectly” or “our Pastor never told us that!”  God is going to say, “depart from me – I never knew you.”  (Matthew 7:23)

There is more access to the Bible than ever before, and yet probably less true study of the scriptures than at any time previous.   Don’t miss out on your opportunity to know God’s will for you, so you can do it.

Show yourself approved unto God by knowing what He says – for yourself – and then doing it.  Don’t rely on others to provide you with your daily spiritual food.  Be sure to verify that what you hear is what God has actually said.

It’s too important to leave up to hearsay…

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