Bible Question: The Bible is vast and at times mysterious. At times I feel that I could study the Bible for the rest of my life and still gain only a small measure of the knowledge that is to be gained by reading the Word of God. What is the best way to study the Bible to gain a deeper knowledge? Are there resources that assist us in understanding more of what we read? Are there sources we can use that are guaranteed to have accurate historical information? How do I learn how to "rightly divide" the Word of God? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Wendy... Jalek gave you some very practical principles. As I was praying for you, something occured to me: Do not worry so much about what you DON'T understand. Instead, worry about what you DO understand. That is always the starting point. Read the Scriptures and absorb what is clear. Ask the Lord to grant you grace to change your life according to that truth. That which you understand will be the point at which God will work with you. The Holy Spirit always and ever will direct us to the Word -- and He will convict you from the Word. He will lead you into greater understanding, but He has already started to lead you through His Word. That is why you came here to ask about it. (John 8:31-32) We understand that the Bible is the source of all authority. How we feel and what we experience is not the thing of primary importance -- not by a long shot. Those who walk in the Word will be taking that extra step to be praying for you. In Him, Doc |