Why Study the Bible
Outline
- Does God have mercy on even the worst Sinners? - 1 Timothy 1:15-17
- How to be filled with Love: 1 Timothy 1:5-7
- Pure heart – Matthew 16:24; Luke 14:33; Galatians 2:20
- Clear conscience - 1 John 1:9
- Genuine faith - Hebrews 11:1-40
- Not Content? - 1 Timothy 6:6-7; Romans 6:23
- Why should I study the Bible? - 2 Timothy 4:3-4; 3:15-17
- How can I learn to correctly explain the truths of the Bible? - 2 Timothy 2:15
- Lack Wisdom? - James 1:5-8
- Bible Resources: Strong’s Concordance & other dictionaries, whiteestate.org, biblegateway.com, blueletterbible.org, Sid's Simple Bible
- Timid or Afraid? - 2 Timothy 1:7
- What about debating Bible beliefs? - 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 4:7-10; 6:20-21; 2 Timothy 2:23-26
- Conclusion - Titus 3:3-7
Study Details
God's Mercy - 1 Timothy 1:15 Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief: 16 howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life. 17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
How to be filled with Love - 1 Timothy 1:5 But the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and a clear conscience and Genuine faith: 6 from which things some having swerved have turned aside unto vain talking;
- Pure Heart
- Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
- Luke 14:33 So therefore whosoever he be of you that does not give up all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
- Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I n ow live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.
- Acts 9:6 And [Saul] trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? ...
- Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
- Clear Conscience - 1 John 1:9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
- Genuine Faith - Study Hebrews 11:1-40
Not Content?
- 1 Timothy 6:6-7 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.
- Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Why should I study the Bible?
- 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
- 2 Timothy 3:15-17 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
How can I learn to correctly explain the truths of the Bible? - 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, correctly explaining the word of truth.
Lack Wisdom? - James 1:5-8 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.
Bible Resources/Tools
- Strong's Concordance - example: Luke 10:19 (click here)
- Multiple Dictionaries - Strong's Concordance/Dictionary; Smith's Bible Dictionary; Webster's 1828 English Dictionary
- The White Estate - Search Engine; multiple languages
- Bible Gateway - James 4:7 example (submit yourself to God and the devil will flee from you) in multiple translations.
- Blue Letter Bible - many translations; Strong's Concordance; many commentaries
- Sid's Simple Bible - multiple translations; Strong's Concordance+; advanced search; cross-references; translator notes; red-letter
Timid or Afraid?
- 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power{ability}, love{agápē}, and self-discipline.
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- Study about Will-Power - http://sidnash.org/Bible/WillPower/ - my personal testimony.
What about debating Bible beliefs, according to Paul?
- 1 Timothy 1:3-7 When I left for Macedonia, I urged you to stay there in Ephesus and stop those whose teaching is contrary to the truth. 4 Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations, which don’t help people live a life of faith in God. ... 7 They want to be known as teachers of the law of Moses, but they don’t know what they are talking about, even though they speak so confidently.
- 1 Timothy 4:7-10 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 9 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. 10 This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.
- Who is "the living God"?
- Jeremiah 10:10 But Jehovah is the true God; he is the living God, and an everlasting King...
- Matthew 16:15-17 Jesus said, who say ye that I am? 17 Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.
- John 17:3 And this is life eternal, that they should know thee{Jesus' Father} the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, even Jesus Christ.
- 1 Timothy 6:20-21 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. 21 Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all.
- 2 Timothy 2:23-26 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.
Conclusion
Titus 3:3-7 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. 4 But— When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, 5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. 6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. 7 Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
Desiring to live by every word that comes from the mouth of Jehovah ( Deut8:3; Matt4:4 )
-Sid Nash: 10/24/2025. Latest version: https://sidnash.org/docs/WhyStudyTheBible.html