What are the Personal Benefits of Reading & Studying the Bible?

The Bible Promises...Comfort, strength, hope, wisdom, joy, purpose, power, and a transformed life!

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18

Knowing God’s Word... Helps me to get to know God

“And that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which were able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.” 2 Timothy 3:15

Helps me resist temptation

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11

Helps me experience God’s power to change

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is His good, pleasing, perfect will.” Romans 12:2

Helps me discover God’s direction for my life

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105

Helps me share my faith

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15

Helps me spot counterfeit religions

“Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the Word with great eagerness, examining the scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.” Acts 17:11

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

Helps me discern right from wrong

“All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Specific Benefits for your life...

• God’s Word brings true health, fruitfulness, prosperity and success to the things we do. (Psalm 1:3)
• The Word of God has healing power; it has the power to deliver us from oppression. (Psalm 107:20, Matthew 8:8, Matthew 8:16)
• God’s Word is cleansing - if we take heed according to God’s Word, our way will be cleansed. (Psalm 119:9, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26)
• The Word of God, hidden in our hearts, keeps us from sin. (Psalm 119:11)
• God’s Word is our counselor; as we delight in God’s Word, it becomes a rich source of counsel and guidance for us. (Psalm 119:24)
• God’s Word is a source of strength. (Psalm 119:28)
• God’s Word imparts life to us. It is a continual source of life for us. (Psalm 119:93, Matthew 4:4)
• God’s Word is a source of illumination and guidance to us. When God’s Word comes in, so does light; it makes the simple wise. (Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130)
• God’s Word gives peace to those who love it; they are secure, standing in a safe place. (Psalm 119:165)
• When the Word of God is heard and understood, it bears fruit. (Matthew 13:23)
• The Word of God has inherent power and authority against demonic powers. (Luke 4:36)
• Jesus Himself - His eternal person - is described as the Word. When we are into the Word of God, we are into Jesus. (John 1:1)
• Hearing God’s Word is essential to eternal life - you cannot pass from death into life unless you have heard the Word of God. (John 5:24, James 1:21, 1 Peter 1:23)
• Abiding - living in - God’s Word is evidence of true discipleship. (John 8:31)
• God’s Word is the means to developing godly character. (John 17:17)
• God can do dramatic works with the Holy Spirit as His Word is being preached. (Acts 10:44)
• Hearing God’s Word builds faith in us. (Romans 10:17)
• Holding fast to the Word of God can give us present assurance of salvation. (1 Corinthians 15:2)
• The faithful handling of the Word of God gives the ministers of the Word a clear conscience - they know that they have done all they can before God. (2 Corinthians 4:2, Philippians 2:16)
• The Word of God is our sword of the Spirit - it is our equipment for spiritual battle, especially in the idea of an offensive weapon. (Ephesians 6:17)
• The Word of God works effectively in those who believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
• The Word of God is not dead; it is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword. The Word of God can probe us like a surgeon’s expert scalpel, cutting away what needs to be cut and keeping what needs to be kept. (Hebrews 4:12)
• The Word of God is our source of growth. (1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5)