Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Key Scriptures
Matthew 4:4
“But He answered and said, ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'”
2 Timothy 3:14-17
“But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Psalm 119:9, 11
“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word… Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.”
Why the Bible is Important
- The Source of the Bible is God
- No other book benefits us more than the Bible
- Profitable for doctrine
- Profitable for reproof
- Profitable for correction
- Profitable for instruction
Reading It Daily
- It helps increase our faith
- It honors God
- It helps us triumph over sin
- It helps us conform to Christ
- It helps us in sharing the Gospel
- It helps us through difficult times
- It will bring God’s blessings
God’s Plan for Salvation
- Hear… “Faith comes by hearing” (Rom. 10:17)
- Believe… “Believe on the Lord Jesus” (Acts 16:31)
- Repent… “Repent or perish” (Lk. 13:3)
- Confess… “Confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus” (Rom. 10:9)
- Be Baptized… “Baptism now saves us” (1 Pet. 3:21)
- Remain Faithful… “He who endures to the end will be saved” (Matt. 10:22)
