Why should a Christian study verses in the Bible?

Answer 1

So you can be saved, follow the teachings of Christ Jesus, know the Word as not to be fooled by misquotes, and so you can be taken up in the rapture and be granted eternal life.

so you go to heaven

Answer 2

According to the King James Version of The Bible, God said that Christians should, "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15) In another verse it says, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear." (1 Peter 3:15) If for no other reason, these two verses give good reasons why a Christian should study verses in the Bible. One more verse that helps answer this questions is Psalm 119:11 "Thy word have I hid in mine heart that I might not sin against thee."

Answer 3

In short, as Christians study the Bible to: Comfort us; Strengthens us as believers; bring Correction to our lives; obtain encouragement ;brings assurance of our Salvation ; required to be studied; disciplines Christians; brings enlightenment ; brings hope; reveals Christ; to impart Spiritual growth; reveals God's plan of Salvation for mankind.

DISCUSSION

Study the Bible to catch a clearer image of the God who created us and who reveals Himself through the pages of the Bible. Discover what the Bible says on all those theological ideas that are assumed to be "from the Bible" but which are based largely on human tradition ideas which can be eternally harmful. And that you will study primarily to find the way to life eternal.

For anyone who has accepted Christ, the bible is the place to look for answers and refresh our faith. I do think Christians spend far too little time actually reading the bible. While we definitely don't need to spout (to talk about something tediously and at great length, usually with no regard for the listener's interest) (off bible verses at the drop of a hat, we do need to understand what the bible says and try to see how it applies to our life as opposed to arrogantly quoting scriptures.

Study the Bible because we have the responsibility to teach the lost. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:19,20).

Study the Bible to rebuke false teachings. E.g., Matthew 22:23-33 records the account of the Sadducees' clever attempt to trap Jesus with a question about marriage. They did not believe what the Old Testament taught about life after death. Jesus answered them from the Word of God after He told them what their problem was: "You are mistaken not knowing the Scriptures or the power of God!".

Study the Bible because: 1) we are commanded to do so (II Timothy 2:15).2) it can make us complete (II Timothy 3:16).

Study so you can obey God and grow in His service.

Joshua 1:8 - Success in pleasing God requires obedience. To obey, we must meditate on God's word day and night. Frequent study is required.

1 Peter 2:2 - Can a baby grow without nourishment? No and neither can Christians grow without Bible study? Do we long for the word like a baby longs for milk? If we neglect to attend assemblies or to study at home we failed to devour sustenance for our Spiritual growth.

(See also 2 Tim. 2:15; Rom. 10:17; Matt. 4:4; John 6:44, 45; 2 Peter 1:12-15.):

15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Study to express love for God and His word.

Psalm 1:2; 119:47, 48, 97-99 - One who delights in God's word will meditate on it day and night. The time we spend thinking about God's word indicates how much we love Him. Those who truly love Him will not complain about "having to go" to worship services or prepare for Bible classes. (See Psalm 19:7-11.)

Study so you can avoid error and false teaching

. Hosea 4:6 - God's people were destroyed for lack of knowledge. Many Christians and congregations have been led astray by error and false teaching. To avoid this we must put teachers to the test (1 John 4:1-6). How do we do this unless we know God's word (Gal. 1:8, 9)?

Acts 17:11 - The Beareans distinguished truth from error because they studied the word. To imitate their example, we must study "daily."

Study so you can teach others.

Hebrews 5:12 - The time comes when we should be teachers, but these had not studied so they needed others to teach them! There is no excuse for Christians who do not study. Teachers know they need to study. If you are not a teacher, you must study and prepare yourself to become a teacher!

(See also 2 Tim. 2:2; 1 Tim. 1:7; 1 Peter 3:15; Col. 3:16; Rom. 15:14.)

As a follower of Christ, it is imperative that we read the Bible. There are no short cuts to developing a deeper relationship with God. There is no replacement for spending time with Him in prayer and Bible Study. However, it takes time, desire and discipline!

Roman Catholic AnswerThe Sacred Scriptures are the Word of God and the Church most earnestly desires all of the faithful to study Sacred Scripture. She starts in the Liturgy of the Word each week, if you attend Mass regularly, you should hear practically the entire Bible over a three year cycle. Also She admonishes us, in the Catechism of the Catholic Church:133 The Church "forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful . . . to learn 'the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ,' by frequent reading of the divine Scrpitures. 'Ignorance of the Scriptures if ignorance of Christ.'" (Dei Verbum 25; cf. Phil 3:8 and St. Jerome, Commentariorum in Isaiam libri xviii prol.: {J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Latina [Paris:1841-1855]})

1437 Reading Sacred Scripture . . . revives the spirit of conversion and repentance within us and contributes to the forgiveness of our sins.

2653 The Church "forcefully and specially exhorts all the Christian faithful . . . to learn 'the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ' (Phil 3:8) by frequent reading of the divine Scriptures . . Let them remember, however, that prayer should accompany the reading of Sacred Scripture, so that a dialogue takes place between God and man. For 'we speak to him when we pray; we listen to him when we read the divine oracles.'" (Dei Verbum25; cf. Phil 3:8; St. Ambrose, De officiis ministrorum 1, 20, 88: Patrologia Latina 16, 50)

Answer 4

Proverbs 4:5-7

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

Answer 5

Because according to Job3:9 it is your sworn christian duty to do the readings.
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It is according to the Law of Moses as it is written.