HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH

         I. Why Study the Bible

         A. Study the Bible to grow

            ( 2 Timothy 3:16)

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         B. Study the Bible to know the living

               Word (Philippians 3:10)

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         C. Study for approval (acceptable, pleasing)

               (2 Tm 2:15)

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         D. Study to find the truth (Act 17:11) 

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         E. Study to keep from Sin (Ps 119:9-11)

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         F. Study for Guidance (Psa 119:105)

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         II. How to Study the Bible

             A. Search (examine) the Scripture

           (John 5:39; Act 17:11)

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         B. Meditate upon the Scripture

                (Psalm 1:2, 119:15; 1 Tm 4:15)

 

         C. Compare Scripture with Scripture

               (1 Corinthians 2:13)

 

         D. Study with humility of prayer (Ps 10:17)

 

Jn 7:17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the

doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.