There is nothing more important for the development of the spiritual life of the Christian than regular, systematic Bible study.
BEING GUIDED THROUGH LIFE AS YOU STUDY THROUGH GOD’S WORD
The cynic would view God’s commandments to us as weighing us down and stripping us of our freedoms. The Bible student with his heart and mind being receptive to the Word of God will realize that these commandments are actually a blessing, which gives us access to a better life now and the eternal one... Continue Reading →
HOW CAN CULTIVATING OBEDIENCE TO THE GOD OF THE BIBLE SERVE AS A PROTECTION TO YOU?
Many times, this author has heard that God loves us unconditionally. This is not true. There are many conditions in the Bible that his servants are expected to believe, accept as absolute truth, and apply in their lives.
HOW IS BEING HALF-HEARTED a Roadblock to Regular and Consistent Bible Reading and Study?
We cannot be halfhearted or in want of heart, or even double hearted. (Ps 12:2; Pro. 10:13) As a reader of hearts, God can see any insincere or feigned behavior on our part. He is well aware of our actions and thinking, even when we are alone. He knows our heart condition, what we are trying to do with our lives.
The Bible Helps Us Understand the Will and Purposes of God
When we enter the pathway of walking with our God, we will certainly come across resistance from three different areas. Our greatest obstacle is ourselves because we have inherited imperfection from our first parents Adam and Eve. The Scriptures make it quite clear that we are mentally bent toward bad, not good. (Gen 6:5; 8:21,... Continue Reading →
The Correct Method of Bible Study
Introduction to the Correct Method It is highly important that we get at what the author meant by his words that he used. It is highly important that we do not impose our 21st mindset into the text (eisegesis, taking out of the text). What we want to do is take the meaning out of... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Bible Study
There is nothing more important for the development of the spiritual life of the Christian than regular, systematic Bible study. It is as true in the spiritual life as it is in the physical life that health depends upon what we eat and how much we eat. The soul’s proper food is found in one... Continue Reading →
Stop Procrastinating and Start Studying the Bible Regularly
What Is Procrastination? In a nutshell, you procrastinate when you put off things that you should be focusing on right now, usually in favor of doing something that is more enjoyable or that you’re more comfortable doing. According to psychologist Professor Clarry Lay, a prominent writer on the subject, procrastination occurs when there’s “a temporal... Continue Reading →