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BIBLE STUDY: 2 Tim 2:15; I Pet 2:2; Heb 5:12-14; Col 3:16; Acts 20:32; 2 Pet 3:18; Eph 5:17; Acts 17:11. Open-mindedness and humility are essential to good Bible study. The point of view that a miraculous event can't possibly have happened will lead one to endless speculation. One must have a good and honest heart if one is to bring forth fruit with patience (Luke 8:15). Christians are to "buy the truth and not sell it" (Prov 23:23) and so hold a high view of the truth. Christians must also come with a willingness to apply what they learn to themselves.
Here are some questions we can ask when studying the Scriptures that will help us apply them to our lives:
Does this command something I'm not doing?
Does this suggest a change in my behavior?
Does this reflect a spirit or an attitude I'm not manifesting?
Does this confirm a belief I already hold?
Does this suggest further study or a change in my beliefs?
Have I accepted this promise and trusted God to fulfill it?
Have I seen this promise fulfilled in my life?
How would it change matters if everyone obeyed this command?
What would Jesus do in my place?
Key KJV Scriptures:
Acts 17:11; 20:32; Colossians 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 5:12-14; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18
Key KJV Scriptures: Full Text
9 indexed verses · Showing 1–9. Read each passage in its chapter context.
Acts 17:11 (KJV)
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Acts 20:32 (KJV)
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Colossians 3:16 (KJV)
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Hebrews 5:12 (KJV)
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Hebrews 5:13 (KJV)
For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
Hebrews 5:14 (KJV)
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
1 Peter 2:2 (KJV)
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.