Why Study the Bible?

Why Study the Bible?
In the past few articles we have looked at understanding the types of literature in the Bible and figures of speech. However, these things are of little importance if one does not understand the value of understanding the Scriptures. So, why study the Bible? Consider the words of the Westminster Confession of Faith, “Although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence, do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that knowledge of God, and of His will, which is necessary unto salvation; therefore it pleased the Lord, at sundry times, and in divers manners, to reveal Himself, and to declare that His will unto His church; and afterwards for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing; which maketh the holy Scripture to be most necessary; those former ways of God’s revealing His will unto His people being now ceased.” 

The Bible is worthy of our study because it is the Word of God. The Bible is the revealed will of God. It teaches us who God is, what He has done, what He commands of His followers, and more. The Scriptures reveal God’s plan of redemption through His Son Jesus Christ. And it is through His Son that the Lord has said all he needs to say (Heb. 1.1-2). 

It is the Word of God that is the only weapon in the Christian’s armory (Eph. 6:17). If a Christian expects to do war against the powers of the world, the flesh, and the devil then they must not neglect their weapon after having put on the whole armor of God. Therefore, we, the people of God, must be rooted in the Scriptures, for it is the Scriptures that are our sole authority of faith and practice.

The Bible is worthy of study because it is the Word of God. It teaches us who God is and how we can know Him. Dear Christian take up and read so that you might know God more, enjoy Him more, love Him more, and glory in Him.