Blessings We Receive From Bible Study The Blessings of Bible Study Blessings We Receive From Bible Study Personal study Outlined from material by Leroy Brownlow Bible, Bible Study
Introduction 2 Tim. 3:16-17 What the Word provides Doctrine = teaching that we need Reproof = convict us of wrong doing
Introduction Correction = correct our false knowledge and sinful practices Instruction in righteousness = leads us in holy and right living
Introduction Information to furnish us unto every good work = the Word of God is the only guide we need – the only instruction we need to show us the good works we need to do and how to do them The Word is all-sufficient
The Blessings of Bible Study Introduction To gain the benefits the Word provides we must study it! 2 Tim. 2:15 Bible, Bible Study
We May Have Our Heart Cut And Pricked This is a great blessing – it is only when we see ourselves as God sees us that we desire to change our lives Acts 2:37 Acts 7:54 Heb. 4:12
We May Have Our Heart Cut And Pricked This requires honest and sincere study This is why preaching may often be viewed as “hard preaching” Sometimes the Truth hurts – then if we obey it heals us
We Are Able To See Ourselves As God Sees Us What does a mirror do for us? It allows us to see ourselves The Word of God is a mirror for the soul! Js. 1:23-24
We Are Able To See Ourselves As God Sees Us We need to see ourselves in the true perspective, so that we may make the necessary changes to be pleasing to God
We Are Given A View Of Things That Will Come Up At Judgment Rev. 20:12 Jn. 12:48 How many will be surprised at judgment to learn the God required certain things of them which they did not know about-because they did not study
It Protects Us From Falling 2 Pet. 1:5-10 It strengthens us in or battle with temptation Jesus left us an example of saying to the devil, “It is written” and then He would quote the scripture
It Protects Us From Falling The person who has a full knowledge of God’s Word is indeed fortunate Those without a proper knowledge of God’s Word are often destroyed Hosea 4:6
We Will Be Able To: Preach and teach the gospel Give an answer Defend the gospel
The Blessings of Bible Study Conclusion Study of and obedience to the Word of God will build us up and give us a home in heaven Acts 20:32 “Too much depends upon Bible study for us to neglect it.” Quote from Leroy Brownlow Bible, Bible Study