Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ. —Jerome
Why is it so important to read Scripture on a regular basis? Many of God's people begin each new year with a plan to read through the entire Bible over the course of that new year. Most people never reach that goal, but some do. Then there are others who don't even bother to read God's Word at all. It's a big issue. It's a big deal.
Knowing God
The Bible is essential for knowing God and His will for our lives. The book of Romans tells us there are certain things we can know about God from general revelation. Without Scripture people can know about God's power and divine nature by examining creation. They also know God’s law because it is written on their hearts.
Knowing About God vs. Personally Knowing God
There is a vast difference between knowing about God and personally knowing God. Everyone knows about God, which is why we are without excuse if we reject Him, but only a few people personally knows Him. The Bible is the foundational truth that teaches the history of the universe, the origin of sin, the reason for death, morality, and so on. Apart from God’s Word, mankind would never learn the all-important message of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Praise the LORD.
Knowing God’s Will
The message of eternal salvation is a vital and dominant theme in Scripture, but the Bible reveals much more—including how God would have us live. Through the recorded examples of biblical figures we can learn what pleases God and what does not. His Word also gives direct instruction to believers on how we should act in every circumstance.
The Inspired And Inerrant Word Of God
God's inspired and inerrant Word was given for many reasons: to teach us, rebuke us, correct us, and instruct us in righteousness; it was also given so that we may be complete and equipped for every good work. By reading the Bible on a consistent basis, we can find direction for our lives and learn how to best serve the Lord who gave His life for us.
Why is it so important to read Scripture on a regular basis? Many of God's people begin each new year with a plan to read through the entire Bible over the course of that new year. Most people never reach that goal, but some do. Then there are others who don't even bother to read God's Word at all. It's a big issue. It's a big deal.
Knowing God
The Bible is essential for knowing God and His will for our lives. The book of Romans tells us there are certain things we can know about God from general revelation. Without Scripture people can know about God's power and divine nature by examining creation. They also know God’s law because it is written on their hearts.
- For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: —Romans 1:20
- For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another; —Romans 2:14-15
Knowing About God vs. Personally Knowing God
There is a vast difference between knowing about God and personally knowing God. Everyone knows about God, which is why we are without excuse if we reject Him, but only a few people personally knows Him. The Bible is the foundational truth that teaches the history of the universe, the origin of sin, the reason for death, morality, and so on. Apart from God’s Word, mankind would never learn the all-important message of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Praise the LORD.
Knowing God’s Will
The message of eternal salvation is a vital and dominant theme in Scripture, but the Bible reveals much more—including how God would have us live. Through the recorded examples of biblical figures we can learn what pleases God and what does not. His Word also gives direct instruction to believers on how we should act in every circumstance.
The Inspired And Inerrant Word Of God
God's inspired and inerrant Word was given for many reasons: to teach us, rebuke us, correct us, and instruct us in righteousness; it was also given so that we may be complete and equipped for every good work. By reading the Bible on a consistent basis, we can find direction for our lives and learn how to best serve the Lord who gave His life for us.
- All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. —2 Timothy 3:16-17
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