It is
essential that every Christian realize that in order to live a faithful life
(a life full of faith), they must consistently and regularly avail
themselves of the vast reservoir of knowledge found in the Enduring Word of
God (the origin of faith –
Romans 10:17).
It is the
deed to our inheritance in heaven (Acts
20:32); our best protection against sin (Ephesians
6:13-17); and it is the only way that our heavenly Father will
advise and admonish us (2
Timothy 3:16-17;
Hebrews 12:5-11).
1.
Proper
attitude towards Bible Study:
Diligence -
2
Timothy 2:15
Earnest
desire as new born –
1
Peter 2:2
Reverence –
2
Peter 1:3
Power of
God for Salvation –
Romans 1:16
We reap
what we sow –
Galatians 6:7-8
Apostolic
attitude taught for our understanding –
2
Thessalonians 2:15;
3:14
2.
How to
Study:
One of the
things that cause discouragement in Christians with regard to their studies
is that they are not taught how they should study!
There has
to be a system:
Rightly
Divide -
The Bible
from Genesis to Revelation is a Book of revelation given in dispensational
relevance (administrations). It becomes vital to understand how to use the
information in each dispensation correctly.
Galatians 3:24;
Hebrews 1:1-3;
5:12-14;
6:1-2;
9:15.
Note
Examples; Illustrations -
Acts 5:42;
10:33;
20:7;
20:20;
Hebrews 10:24-25
Helps -
Bible
dictionary, center column concordance, concordance in the back, maps, etc…
Obedience -
1 John 5:3
– Whatever regiment we establish is irrelevant if we pick and chooses what
we are willing to obey or not.
Be
realistic -
You did not
begin your secular education and complete it in a day, week, or year. You
will not complete your spiritual education any faster, and it is designed to
continue to educate you even in maturity!
The more
rounded your knowledge is, the easier it does become to absorb and grow.