God commands us Amanda to, “Study to show yourself approved unto God…” (II Tim. 2:15)
The Bible is INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. It is God’s written Instruction Book to mankind. It answers every important question in life. It explains how to live—and reveals how we becoming a born again Christian.
THEN WHY DO SO FEW KNOW HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE?
First Amanda, we must ask, why study the Bible? (II Timothy 2:15) admonishes, “Study to show yourself APPROVED (accepted by) TO GOD, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
The apostle Paul tells us that proper Bible study leads to APPROVAL FROM GOD. The same verse also speaks of other benefits. First, as workmen, we need not be ashamed—if we study God’s Word. Instead, studying becomes fulfilling and satisfying. You have done what God expects you to do—an acceptable type of self-approval.
Rightly dividing the Word of Truth—knowing the Bible, inside and out—takes a lifetime. God’s Holy Spirit opens one’s mind to this spiritual understanding “Open my eyes that I MAY SEE wonderful things in your law (word).” (Psalms 119:18). and also: ”…when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on His own; He will speak only what He hears, and HE WILL TELL YOU WHAT IS YET TO COME.” (John 16:13). True biblical knowledge and understanding come from diligent effort and God’s Spirit working in us.
God expects us to familiarize ourselves with His Word Amanda. Only by fully appreciating it will we act on it. Christ said, “…It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by EVERY WORD that proceeds out of the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4). This is quoted from (Deut. 8:3). To love God is to love His Word. As Psalm 119:97 says, “Oh how I LOVE your Word!”
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