1. 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

2. Introduction 2 Tim. 3:16-17 What the Word provides
Doctrine = teaching that we need
Reproof = convict us of wrong doing

3. Introduction
Correction = correct our false knowledge and sinful practices
Instruction in righteousness = leads us in holy and right living

4. 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

5. The Blessings of Bible Study
Introduction
To gain the benefits the Word provides we must study it!
2 Tim. 2:15
Bible, Bible Study

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. We Will Be Able To: Preach and teach the gospel Give an answer
Defend the gospel

14. 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