How to Study and Understand the Bible Correctly

By Peter Cay-ohen

The definitive guide to understanding how God wants us to study the bible. Practical examples and descriptions of several vital techniques are given to ensure that you are getting the most out of your bible study, and that what you are getting is in fact what God is saying.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Apr 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9781716984174

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Chapter 2: Why The Bible Was Given

The scriptures were given by the inspiration of God for what purpose?

2Timothy 3:16, 17 "All scripture is given...for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

The Scriptures teach what is right (Doctines) and show us where we have gone wrong (reproof).  When we respond positively to the reproof a change is wrougth in our life (correction).  Through continuous study of the scriptures (instruction in righteousness) there is a progressive transformation of character until we reach character perfection.

What are the Holy Scriptures able to do for us? 

2Timothy 3:15  "the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."

The doctrines, reproofs, corrections and instructions in righteousness that are found in the Holy scriptures were designed to make us wise unto salvation.  Thus it is of vital importance that we consider each of these points  that we maybe able to see their bearing on our