Back To The Bible Concerning Our Knowledge Of Gods Word By Willie Alvarenga
Points To Consider: Our present reality concerning our knowledge of Gods Word. Our present reality concerning our knowledge of Gods Word. Why knowledge of Gods Word is so important. Why knowledge of Gods Word is so important. Principles that can help us to increase our knowledge of Gods Word. Principles that can help us to increase our knowledge of Gods Word.
Please consider the following passages before we start our lesson: Acts 17:11; I Thessalonians 5:21; I John 4:1
Our Present Reality Concerning Our Knowledge Of Gods Word
What Is Our Present Reality Concerning Our Knowledge Of Gods Word?
Notice the following: Many christians are not interested in reading their Bibles Many christians are not interested in reading their Bibles Many christians are not interested in teaching their children Gods Word Many christians are not interested in teaching their children Gods Word Many christians are not interested in memorizing the Scriptures Many christians are not interested in memorizing the Scriptures Many christians cannot defend the doctrine of Christ because their knowledge is not so good Many christians cannot defend the doctrine of Christ because their knowledge is not so good
Many christians are not taking the time to devote themselves to the study of Gods Word Many christians are not taking the time to devote themselves to the study of Gods Word Many christians cannot teach others because their knowledge is not so good Many christians cannot teach others because their knowledge is not so good Many christians are knowlegeable in everything else, but the Bible Many christians are knowlegeable in everything else, but the Bible Many christians do not even bring their Bibles to church services Many christians do not even bring their Bibles to church services Many christians do not attend regular services of the church where the saints study the Bible Many christians do not attend regular services of the church where the saints study the Bible
Why Is Our Knowledge Of Gods Word Important?
Let us consider 5 reasons why the knowledge of Gods Word is important
God expects us to grow in the knowledge of His Word (II Peter 3:18; II Timothy 2:15)
Our Knowledge of Gods Word helps us to not be destroyed (Hosea 4:6, 14; Isaiah 5:13)
Our Knowledge of Gods Word helps us to not sin against God (Psalm 119:11)
Our Knowledge of Gods Word helps us to be saved (James 1:21; II Timothy 3:15).
Our Knowledge of Gods Word helps us to be ready to give an answer and refute error (I Peter 3:15)
Things We Can Do To Increase Our Knowledge of Gods Word.
We must have the proper attitude towards the Scriptures (Psalm 119:97; Job 23:12; Jeremiah 15:16; I Peter 2:1-2).
We must take the time to read the Bible (I Timothy 4:13; Ezra 7:10; Luke 4:16-17).
We must take time to memorize the Scriptures (Psalm 119:11, 16; Deuteronomy 11:18).
We must spend money buying tools that will help us to understand Gods Word.
We must pray to God for wisdom (James 1:5-6).
Let us go back to the Bible and be diligent students of the Word!