• Reasons Why We Should Read And Study The Bible

• Introduction
• I ran across this list recently and I liked it.
• I find no error in this list.
• So, it is worthy to share.
• Each of these on this list has a scriptural foundation.

• The First Reason
• And probably the most important reason.
• A reason that many will discount immediately.
• Because God Said So
2 Timothy 2:15

• The Rest Of The Reasons
In No Particular Order Of Importance

• To be approved unto God
• Acts 10:35
• To know God and His Son
• John 14:7
• To learn what pleases God
• Hebrews 13:16
• To become more equipped to teach others
• 2 Timothy 2:2
• To ensure our own salvation
• Philippians 2:12
• To understand God’s plan, and his will for us
• Ephesians 3:10
• To grow spiritually
• 2 Peter 3:18
• To stand unashamed before God on Judgment Day
• To have peace in our lives
• Philippians 4:7
• To sharpen our sword
Hebrews 4:12
• To become better equipped to combat Satan and his servants
• Ephesians 6:10-18
• To please God with our devotion
• To be able to refute false doctrine
• Titus 1:9
• To stand on our own beliefs and not on those that have been passed on to us
• Romans 14:4
• To keep ourselves from sin
• Psalm 119:11
• To examine ourselves continually against the perfect standard
• 2 Corinthians 13:5
• To keep our hearts pure
• Psalm 24:3-4
• To diligently increase our faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and love
• 2 Peter 1:5-8
• To be perfect and complete
• Colossians 2:10
• To gain strength
• Colossians 1:9-11
• To add to our joy and contentment
• To get to heaven
• Matthew 25:34
• So we will never forget
• 1 Corinthians 10:24-25
• Because of Christ’s sacrifice
• Hebrews 9:26

• Conclusion
• There are even more reasons to read and study the Bible.
• Psalm 119 gives us nearly 176 reasons to study our Bible.
• Take this list and add to it.
• By doing so, you will see the value of reading and studying the Bible.
• Are you living the way the Bible reveals what God requires of you?


By Carey Scott

Home / Bible studies / Bible Survey / Special Studies / General Articles / Non-Bible Articles / Sermons / Sermon Outlines / Links / Questions and Answers / What Saith The Scriptures /Daily Devotional / Correspondence Courses / What is the Church of Christ / Book: Christian Growth / Website Policy / E-mail / About Me /