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, SDA Bible Commentary, adventistbiblicalresearch.org, whiteestate.org, biblegateway.com, blueletterbible.org
- Timid or Afraid? - 2 Timothy 1:7
- What does Paul say about debating Bible beliefs? - 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 4:7-10; 6:20-21; 2 Timothy 2:23-26
“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.” Titus 3:3-7
Bible Subjects
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?
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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.
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.
Luke 10:19 Look, I have given you power{authority} over all the power{ability} of the enemy... (Jesus)
Desiring to live by every word that comes from the mouth of Jehovah ( Deut8:3; Matt4:4 )
-Sid Nash: 10/18/2025. Latest version: