The Bible is an amazing book:
It contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword and the Christian's charter.
Here paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of Hell disclosed. Christ is its grand object; our good is its design and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be opened in the judgment, and will be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents. -Anonymous
"I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from The Savior of the world is communicated to us through this Book." -President Abraham Lincoln
"Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face." -President Ronald Reagan
"We fail in our duty to study God's Word not so much because it is difficult to understand, not so much because it is dull and boring, but because it is work. Our problem is not a lack of intelligence or a lack of passion. Our problem is that we are lazy." -R.C. Sproul
*Jesus required His followers to study the Bible...
John 5:39: "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.'
*The Apostle Paul told Christians to study the Bible...
2 Timothy 2:15: "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
*Knowing the Bible helps...
Psalm 119:11: "Thy Us not word to sin have - hid in mine heart, that - might not sin against thee.'
*The Bible increases your faith...
Romans 10:17: "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ."
*The Bible will teach you direct you, and correct you...
2 Timothy 3:16: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
*The Bible is the source of all truth...
John 17:17: "Sanctify them by Your truth; Your word is truth."
*God blesses you when you read and obey the Bible...
Luke 11:28: "But He said, 'More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.'"
*Reading and studying the Bible is God's plan for your spiritual growth...
1 Peter 2:2: "As newborn babies, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby."
*The Bible is your ultimate source of guidance...
Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
Eric J Tew
