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8 Reasons to Study the Bible
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Jul 20, 2024
A lot of people have a copy of the Bible. However, only a few really see the importance of reading it on a regular basis. So, we want to know, "Why do we need to read the Bible?" In this video, let me share with you 8 crucial and compelling reasons you should read your Bible every day. These reasons should dramatically motivate you in developing a consistent habit of Bible reading! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Join our FREE masterclass, " *How to study the Bible * " ➤ https://stats.sender.net/forms/epvj1b/view ⭐ Check out our best online courses at Becoming Christians Academy ➤ https://becomingchristiansacademy.com/
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For us to develop the habit of studying the Bible, we must first understand why we need
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to study it. By having the right reasons, we can sustain our zeal and passion for God's Word
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Many people assume that the Bible is simply a great literary work by some obscure group
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of individuals. They believe that it is nothing but a collection of fables, fallacies, and legends
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As hard as skeptics may try to attack the Bible, it does not change anything
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The Bible remains to be the Word of God. So why do we need to study the Bible
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After all, it was written thousands of years ago. Is it still relevant for us Christians today
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The answer is a resounding yes. If there is one book that should remain in your library, it should be the Bible
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If there is one book that you should read from cover to cover, then it should be the Bible
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So why should we study the Bible? Let me give you 8 important reasons. 1
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Knowing God The Bible is a primary source for understanding who God is, His character, His attributes, and His ways
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Through reading the Bible, we can develop a deeper knowledge and personal relationship
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with God. It reveals His love, grace, mercy, and His plan for salvation through Jesus Christ
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You won't be able to know God except through His revealed word
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You can't go to different religions just to teach you that. You have to go to the right source, which is the Bible
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So if you want to know who God is, then you have to read His book. 2
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Spiritual Nourishment The Bible is described as spiritual food that nourishes our souls
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It provides spiritual sustenance, refreshment, and encouragement. Just as we need physical food to thrive, our spiritual lives require regular nourishment
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from the word of God. It feeds our faith, strengthens our convictions, and helps us to grow spiritually
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I want you to understand this. Just like our physical body, we need God's word to live spiritually
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Can you imagine skipping a meal or not eating for one whole day
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How did that make you feel? It makes you weak, and if you don't eat for a few days, you'll surely die
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Sadly, most Christians today don't understand the importance of having the right spiritual food
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They neglect Bible study. They let their Bible collect dust. At best, they only open it during church services
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You see, as Christians, we need daily spiritual sustenance so that we become spiritually healthy
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and we become strong. And we can only do that by reading God's word in a regular basis
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So that's number 2. 3. Guidance and Wisdom Life is full of twists and turns
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It is unpredictable. There are a lot of choices to make, and without God's guidance and wisdom, we can easily make
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the wrong decisions in life. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone who is all-knowing, powerful, and infinitely wise
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to guide you? If you like that kind of guidance, then you need to read the word of God
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The Bible offers guidance and wisdom for navigating life's challenges, making decisions, and facing
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moral dilemmas. It provides principles and values that help us align our lives with God's will
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Through the Bible, we gain insight into God's perspective and receive practical instruction
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for living in a way that pleases Him. And then number 4
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Personal Transformation Are you looking for a way to change your life
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Then the Bible is the answer. The Bible has the power to transform your life
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As you read and meditate on its teachings, the Holy Spirit works within us to convict
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to challenge, and to shape our character. What's more, the Bible acts like a mirror or light that shows us our weaknesses
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It exposes the sins that we need to repent of. It provides us the mold into which we should shape our lives to, so that we develop the
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likeness of Christ. As I mentioned before, the Bible isn't any ordinary book
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It possesses an immense transformative power that leads to spiritual growth and a deeper
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conformity to God's purposes. Number 5. Strengthening Faith Do you know one of the best ways for you
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to strengthen your faith? It's by reading the Bible. We read in Romans 10 verse 17
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So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God
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Reading the Bible strengthens our faith by providing evidence of God's faithfulness
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and His fulfillment of His promises. It recounts stories of individuals who displayed great faith and endured trials
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The testimonies of God's work in the lives of others inspire and encourage us to trust
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Him in our own journey. Not only that, but the Bible is full of promises that we can hold on to
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These promises are given to us to inspire faith and improve our trust in God
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Number 6. Renewing the Mind The Bible renews our minds and helps us develop
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a biblical worldview. It counteracts the negative influences of the world and helps us discern truth from falsehood
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By immersing ourselves into the word of God, we develop a perspective shaped by God's
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leading to wise choices and discernment in a world filled with conflicting messages
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Notice Romans 12 verse 1 to 2. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies
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a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service
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Notice this, and do not be confirmed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing
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of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will
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of God. As you can see, Satan tries to attack us through our mind
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When we don't fill our mind with God's word, he will fill it with the world
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So don't let that happen. It is either you fill your mind of God's things or Satan's things
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You decide. Number 7. Communion with God A lot of people think that God isn't talking
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to them anymore. Yet, he has made his word, the Bible, available to us
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Reading the Bible is a way for us to let God talk to us
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Reading the Bible is a means of communing with God. It is a way for us to listen to his voice, receive his comfort, and experience his presence
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As we engage with his word, we open ourselves to his guidance, correction, and encouragement
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Reading the Bible allows us to participate in a dynamic relationship with our creator
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That's number 7. And number 8, the final one, sharing the gospel
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One of the great commissions Christ gave us is the preaching of the gospel
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The gospel is written in the Bible. If you don't read the Bible, then how can you know the gospel, let alone share it to others
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The Bible is like our manual. By knowing and understanding the scriptures, we can effectively communicate God's love
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and his redemptive plan for humanity. The Bible serves as a foundation for evangelism and discipleship, enabling us to share the
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good news with clarity and conviction. There you have it, the 8 reasons for you to study God's word
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Just to recap, let me enumerate them one by one. So why should we study God's word
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Number 1, to know God. Number 2, to gain spiritual nourishment. Number 3, to obtain guidance and wisdom
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Number 4, to achieve personal transformation. Number 5, to strengthen faith. Number 6, to renew the mind
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Number 7, to have communion with God. And number 8, to share the gospel
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In summary, reading the Bible is essential to us Christians. It is a lifelong journey of engaging with God's word, allowing it to shape and mold
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us into the image of Christ. Hello friends, I need your help
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