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Importance of Studying the Bible
“The Bible is the cradle wherein Christ is laid.” (Karkan, 2017, as cited in Luther, n.d.).
The Bible can be best understood as God’s Word and interpreted accordingly by means of Holy
Spirit illumination., (Session 2 Biblical Perspective, 2023).
The above statement is such an incredible gift and a charge. Not only can the Bible be
trusted as God’s true word, but we are also given guidance for the present-day application of His
word through the direction of the Holy Spirit.
Because the gifts of interpretation and application are given, they must not be wasted.
With the grace received in forgiveness and salvation comes the responsibility to be that grace in
the world. To be grace, one must lean into the promises, covenants, and commands in the holy
scriptures. Leaning into scripture calls for a dedicated understanding of the material, which
results from purposeful study.
2 Timothy3:16-17 states, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for
teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may
be complete, equipped for every good work.” (Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001).
Suppose the gospel is to be shared in an impactful way. In that case, if it is to provide the
hope, grace, growth, correction, unity, and salvation it is intended for, it must be available,
teachable, and relatable. This means those of us called to be carriers of the Good News must be
willing to put in the effort to make that a livable reality.
Much of that effort stems from personal absorption of the scriptures. Believers are called
not just to read the Bible but also to perform an amount of exegesis. In this act, the gospel comes
alive, present, and active. It is then that the Holy Spirit uses one's faith to be Christ in the world.
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