Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible

The mark of spiritual maturity is not how much you understand, but how much you use. In the spiritual realm, the opposite of ignorance is not knowledge but obedience.

One of the great killers in Bible study is the statement, “I already know that.

One of the great problems believers have today is that often we know more about the Scriptures than we know about the God of the Scriptures.

Dusty Bibles always lead to dirty lives.

God’s purpose is that we become His agents of transformation for the world around us.

This is an instructive passage in terms of studying Scripture.

effective Bible study requires a method.

you are mature if you’ve trained yourself through constant use of Scripture to distinguish good from evil.

the ultimate aim of Bible study is to know God.

I’ve been a follower of Christ for some seventy years, and I can assure you, reading God’s Word has made all the difference in my experience as a Christian. It will do the same for you. It will revolutionize your life.

three benefits you can expect when you invest in a study of God’s Word, which are available nowhere else.

the study of the Word is not an option—it’s an essential.

That’s a combination that can transform society.

Scripture does not yield its fruit to the lazy. Like any other discipline of life, Bible study pays off in proportion to how much of an effort you make. The greater the investment, the greater the reward.

the overall purpose? In order that you might be equipped for every good work.

the costs and what the benefits are of using this method.

the great tragedy among Christians today is that too many of us are under the Word of God, but not in it for ourselves

there’s no question that believers need to sit under the teaching of God’s Word. But that ought to be a stimulus—not a substitute—for getting into it for ourselves.

You don’t have to know Greek and Hebrew. As long as you can read, you can dig into the Scriptures for yourself.

Wonderful,” I said. “Where do I start?” “Start anywhere, brother. It’s all profitable.

your challenge as a teacher—to offer them a process by which they can uncover spiritual truths for themselves.

the first reason for studying Scripture is that it is a means of spiritual growth.

When God’s Word and a receptive, obedient individual get together, watch out.

The Bible is relevant because it is revealed. It’s always a return to reality. And for those who read it and heed it, it changes their lives.

In the spiritual realm, the opposite of ignorance is not knowledge but obedience.

Spiritual growth, however, is a commitment to change.

The Bible was written not to be studied but to change our lives. Life-change is the product we are after.

Sermons, books, commentaries, and so on—those can be wonderful resources to spiritual growth. But they are all secondhand.

Everyone wants God’s blessing. But are we “delighting” in His Word and making it a central focus of our mind “day and night”?

Bible study enables you to evaluate the thoughts of others.