In their list of best-selling-books, Wikipedia lists sales of the Bible at “between 2.5 billion and 6 billion”. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_books)
The Bible is God’s guidebook; His roadmap for our walk of faith as we journey through life. God tells us in His word what He expects of us and He never asks us to do anything that contradicts His word.
All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17The Bible tells us about sin, the consequences of sin but also tells us what we must do to be saved.
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. Psalm 119: 105
I have treasured [hidden] Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You. Psalm 119:11
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23Bible study is an essential part of spiritual growth. Scriptures are the milk of the word. Babies first drink milk and then proceed to solid food; the same is true of babes in Christ.
"For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13
“…like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation…” 1 Peter 2:2The Bible equips us to serve God; Ephesians 6:17 tells us the word of God is the “sword of the Spirit”. Philippians 4:8 tells us how to honor God:
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.Commit yourself to reading the Bible daily. Challenge yourself to read through the Bible each year; http://www.biblegateway.com/resources/readingplans/.
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15The Bible is an invaluable tool; these few paragraphs barely scratch the surface when considering the importance of the Bible to each of us. To simply say, it is God’s word, should be enough to convince anyone of the importance of becoming completely familiar with the Bible. It is a treasure waiting to be discovered and explored by you. Become passionate about the word of God…you’ll never regret doing so.
God Bless!
