Revival: Study of Scripture
Wayne started out by sharing about the urgency of the last days before Jesus returns. This is why we need to study scripture and to know Jesus, so that we can stand firm and share what the Word says.
Scriptures about the importance of the Word:
- Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path.
- 2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture is given by god, ,and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness.
- 2 Peter 1:20 - 21 - No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
- Hebrew 4:12 - For the Word for God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword.
How do I know the Bible is true? "The Bible tells me so" - God's Word is amazing. There are 66 books written by 40 men over the span of 1,500 years with miraculous collusion. The prophecy fulfillment is astonishing - 54 prophecies about Jesus all came true. Taking only 8 of these 54 are all affirmed by history has the odds of 1 in 1017. How big is that? Texas 5 half dollars deep. Now consider prophecies from both major and minor prophets. Take the prophecies of just Daniel - amazing, incredible odds. Another reason I know that the Bible is true is because I know the author!
How to study scripture:
- Read your Bible to develop relationship with God rather than knowledge about God. Knowledge will come with the relationship.
- Read slowly and carefully
- Pay attention to conditionals - converses + contrapositives.
- Understand the difference between "and" + "or".
- Notice things like adverbs, adjectives, and words like "therefore" + "for".
- Stay away from proof texts - often theologians support their pet teachings with distorting the truth
- Watch the context, avoid pulling scripture out of context.
- Use al pertinent passages to arrive at truth.
- Make your own lists of verses on various topics like baptism as you cover all of scripture.
- Be aware of false premises and false assumptions in developing a teaching or doctrine.
- Read entire books in one sitting if possible.
- Journal or write as you study scripture.
- Read out loud to involve another sense and deeper comprehension.
- Read various translations (your phone is a great resource for finding other translations!).
- Pray scripture back to God, have conversation with Him concerning scripture.
- Listen to the Spirit as you study different topics.
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