What does the Bible say about studying?
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The Bible calls believers to diligent, humble study of God’s Word so that they may know Christ, discern truth, grow in grace, and obey what they learn. Second Timothy 2:15 urges careful handling of the word of truth, while 2 Timothy 3:16-17 teaches that Scripture, breathed out by God, equips His people for every good work. The Bereans in Acts 17:11 searched the Scriptures to test teaching, and Acts 8:30 commends seeking understanding. Scripture is rightly received as God’s prophetic Word, not merely human opinion, as 2 Peter 1:20-21 declares. Yet study must lead to faithful practice, for John 13:17 blesses those who do what Christ commands.
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- 2 Timothy 2:15
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
[16] Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
- 1 John 2:27
As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don't need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.
- Daniel 1:17
Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
- 2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
- Acts 17:11
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
- Acts 8:30
Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?"
- John 13:17
If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
- 2 Peter 1:20-21
[20] knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation. [21] For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
- Ecclesiastes 12:12
Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
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