Why Should We Study the Bible? 20 Reasons:

This month, at the Worship Arts Conservatory we are studying Biblical Exegesis. Come and join us.

Why should we study the Word - 20 reasons?

1. Because God is the Author: 2 Tim. 3:16

2. Because the Words of God are perfect: Ps. 19:10

3. Because the Word brings us into relationship with God: Jn. 14:23-24; 1 Pet. 1:23

4. Because everyone can read and understand the Bible – it is clear, completely relevant and timeless. It applies to young and old, rich and poor, the wise and the simple, every generation of every nation and culture on earth: 1 Cor. 10:11; Rom. 15:4; Ps. 19:7. It deals with human nature which is ageless, and God’s character and works which are unchanging: 1 Cor. 10:11; Rom. 15:4

5. Because we are commanded to read the Bible: Josh. 1:8; Matt. 4:4; 2Tim. 2:15

6. Because God has chosen to accomplish His will through the Word: Ps. 68:11; Is. 55:11; Acts 8:4-8; 1Pet. 1: 23

7. Because we are sanctified through the Word: Ps. 119:9-11; Jn. 17:17; 1Tim. 4:5; 1Pet. 2:2

8. Because the devil has read it: Matt. 4

9. Because the Word can save us: Jas. 1:21; 2Tim. 3:15

10. Because of the example of the saints that have gone before us—those who loved God’s Word: Deut. 30:14; Pss. 56:4, 10; 119:9-11; Acts 6:4

11. Because God’s Word is unchanging, eternal and reliable: Ps. 89:34; Is. 40:8; 1Pet. 1:23-25

12. Because the Bible alone provides answers to all of life’s questions: Gen. 1:26-27; Ps. 23; Ps. 100:3; Eccl. 12:13; Jn. 3:16-17; Rev. 4:11; etc.

13. Because the Word instructs and guides us: 2Tim. 3:16; 1 Tim. 1:18-19; Jas. 1:22 and directs our lives day by day: Ps. 119:133

14. Because the Bible is the ultimate proof of our faith—it is alive and powerful: Heb. 4:12; 1Pet. 1:23

15. Because Jesus told us our very lives are dependent on His Word: Lu. 4:4

16. Because we are blessed when we hear and obey God’s Word: Lu. 11:28; Jn. 8:51; 14:23

17. Because Jesus is the Word: Jn. 1:1, 14; 1Jn. 5:7; Rev. 19:13

18. Because the Bible is so practical—it points that way to Christ and truth at every opportunity: Jn. 5:39; 46; Lu. 24:27

19. Because the Bible equips us for offensive and defensive battles: Eph. 6:17; Heb. 4:12

20.  Because the Word is:

-       A fire that warms and purifies Jer.23:29

-       A hammer that breaks bondages Jer. 23:29

-       A light that guides Ps. 119:105

-       Bread that nourishes Matt. 4:4

-       A sword that destroys evil and defends us Eph. 6:17, Heb. 4:12

-       A mirror that reveals/helps us to see ourselves correctly James 1:23-25

-       Water that cleanses Eph. 5:26

-       A seed that that produces faith and growth 1Pet. 1:23

-       Milk that nourishes 1Pet. 2:2

-       Meat that strengthens Acts 20:32

-       Honey that is sweet Ps. 19:10

-       A rod that measures Rev. 11:1-2