1. The Need for Bible Study
Acts 17:10-13

2. The Need for Bible Study
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

3. Beneficial Bible Study is Conditional
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

4. Bible Study is Objective
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

5. Basic Needs for Active Bible Study
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

6. 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

7. Assuring Characteristics of the Bible
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

8. CONCLUSION The Word must abound Bible must be defended
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

9. God’s Word comforts us as we look toward eternity
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18