As far as I know, the only way to gain Bible
knowledge is through study. Study can take the form of reading, listening
to tapes, researching Bible questions, taking part in a Bible Class, going
to Gospel Meetings, attending V.B.S. and Training Classes. One of
the first lessons we learned as school children was the importance of study.
The teacher expected for us to have our text book with us in each class.
I wonder if we, as children of God, have forgotten this simple lesson.
In a sense, the “Bible” is a textbook for this life. If we are going
to be pleasing to God, we must study the textbook.
In God’s word, we are told the
importance of study. In II
Peter 3:18, we find: “But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” We can not grow if we don’t study.
“Prove all things, hold fast that which is good.” I
Thess. 5:21.
In the Bible, we find what is
acceptable and what is unacceptable. We cannot prove all things if
we do not study. Let us learn from the Master, the Bible. Are
you using the power available to you to escape the corruption that is in
the world; you need to. God will look down on us with favor when
we dedicate ourselves to the study of His Word.
It amazes me when I see brethren
arrive for services without a Bible. Can you imagine being a student
and never bringing your textbook to class. Does our attitude meet
God’s approval? Please read II
Tim. 2:15. If you have not done so, buy yourself a good study
Bible (King James Version) and become a student of God’s word.
Our final outcome will be determined
by our textbook, the “BIBLE.”
