Our Bible study should be a spiritual exercise and not just a mental
one. The Bible is the living word of God, not a textbook. We should study the
Bible out of a relationship with God, not religious ritual. Bible study should
not be just about gaining knowledge, but the knowledge of God. We can only know
God and His truth through His word.
Why did Paul say that we must study to be approved unto God? Aren’t we
complete in Christ (Col. 2:10) and accepted in the beloved (Eph. 1:6)? We are approved as to our
standing (unchangeable position in Christ), but he is talking about our state (changeable condition). We must all stand
before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account of our service. We will
not serve God according to His will for this present age unless we rightly divide the word of truth (Rom. 14:10-19; 1
Cor. 3:10-15; 4:1-5; 2 Cor. 5:9-11).
What is our motive in Bible study?
1. The fear of God, or man? (Prov. 29:25)
2. The approval of God, or man? (Jn. 12:42-43)
3. The judgment seat of Christ, or the judgment of
men? (1 Cor. 4:3)
4. Charity, or pride? (1 Cor. 8:1; 13:2)
Does our Bible study cause us to grow spiritually? Do we study that we might help others, or look down on them? God knows our heart. Motive matters!
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