Why Read and Study the Holy Bible?

To obtain light and understanding – Psalm 119: 130

To be purified and sanctified – John 15: 3; 17: 17; Psalm 19: 7

To more fully obey God – Rom. 12: 2

To be strengthened and encouraged – Acts 20: 32; Rom. 15: 4

To be approved of God – 2 Tim. 2: 15

To establish and increase our faith – Rom. 10: 17; John 20: 30-31

To receive food for the soul – 1 Pet. 2: 1-2; Heb. 5: 12-14

To obtain freedom from guilt – John 8: 31-32; 1 Pet. 1: 22

To see God’s view of ourselves – James 1: 21-25

To arm ourselves for hardships – Rom. 15: 4; Isa. 40: 28-31

To be able to comfort and edify others – Col. 4: 6; 1 Thess. 5: 14

To view all of God’s good works – 2 Tim. 3: 16-17; 2 Pet. 1: 3

To be capable workmen – 2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Pet. 3:15

To safeguard against error – Acts 17:11; 1 John 4:1

To discern between good and evil – Heb. 5:14

To be wise – Psalm 19: 7

To be able to teach others – 1 Pet. 3: 15; 2 Tim. 2: 2

To be saved eternally – 2 Tim. 3: 15; James 1: 21

To know the standard – John 12: 48; Rev. 20: 12

To be Christ’s disciples; and to know the Truth and be set free. (John 8:31-32)

So that we don’t sin against Almighty God. Psalm 119: 11

Righteous people study for answers: (Prov. 15:28)

To understand doctrine, for correction and instruction in righteousness: (2 Tim.3:16-17)

To be quiet. (I Thess. 4:11)

The word of God is powerful and He knows the true thoughts and intents of each person’s heart. (Heb. 4:12)

To be perfect as the Lord is perfect. Be Holy as the Lord is Holy