Jesus is the Light of the World – John 8:12 His Word is a Light to Our Path – Psalm 119:105 Christians are Lights in the World – Philippians 2:14-16 We Cannot Hide Our Light – Matthew 5:14-16
Shortcuts to Bible Study
Methods some people use to avoid having to study the Bible: Use your own common sense – Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 14:12 Follow the majority – Matthew 7:13-14 Believe what your family believes – Matthew 10:34-37; Luke 16:27-28 Do what you’ve always done – Matthew 15:1-9 Follow well-known / well-respected preachers – 1 Corinthians 4:6; Acts […]
How to Approach the Bible
Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Recognize that it is from God – 2 Timothy 3:16 Realize that it was intended for us – Acts 1:8; 2:39 Understand that we can understand it – Ephesians 3:4 Intend to put it into practice – James 1:22 Know that we will be judged by it – John 12:48
Some Thoughts from 2 Timothy
Some of the main points in this letter What are we to do? – Retain the standard of sound words (2 Timothy 1:13) How do we do this? – Study; learn how to accurately handle the word (2 Timothy 2:15) Why should we do this? – All Scripture is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16-17) […]
Special Revelation
Text: Psalm 19:7-14 What God’s word is: Perfect law (v. 7) Sure testimony (v. 7) Right precepts (v. 8) Pure commandments (v. 8) Fear of the Lord is clean (v. 9) – provides a basis for the fear of the Lord True judgments (v. 9) What God’s word does: Restores the soul (v. 7) Makes […]








