The Need for Bible StudyActs 17:10-13

• 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

The Need for Bible Study

• 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

Beneficial Bible Study is Conditional

• 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

Bible Study is Objective

• 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

Basic Needs for Active Bible Study

• 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

Assuring Characteristics of the Bible

• 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

CONCLUSION

God’s Word comforts us as we look toward eternity

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18