Three Reasons to Study Bible Doctrine
Study to Show Thyself Approved
1. Learning the truth, we grow in faith, obedience, and righteousness.
- Doctrine is the real foundation of good works (1 Timothy 6:3; Titus 1:1; Titus 2:11-14; 2 Peter 1:3-7)
2. Using the milk of the Word and growing to the meat, we increase in discernment (Hebrews 5:11-14).
- Wisdom and discernment is what is needed in a thousand question of everyday life
- It betrays immaturity when people only want the short, quick answers
3. Doctrinal study gives clarity, focus, and ultimate meaning to our lives.
- Without it we do not know who we are, where we are, nor where we are going, and we certainly don’t know much of who God is. This leaves us open and vulnerable to deception (Ephesians 4:4)
- One example is the insecurity and lack of assurance of many professed Christians
- John wrote that we may know (1 John 5:3)
- One example is the insecurity and lack of assurance of many professed Christians
The question is: Are you studying? (2 Timothy 2:15)
