Bible study is not optional for the believer, “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, [I Peter 2:2]
First of all, that is a command, not a suggestion. What does desiring God’s Word look like? We should desire or long for the pure milk of God’s Word as a baby desires or longs for milk when he is hungry. Every parent will smile at the imagery used by Peter here. There is no stopping the hungry baby, and the parents had better get the message or they will have no peace! A desire for God’s Word is one thing that typically characterizes a new believer. This is a God-given desire. Do you have this desire? If not, one possible explanation for this lack of desire is that you are not a child of God. If that is true it is only reasonable that you would not understand the importance of His Word to your life. The Bible is a closed book. It is spiritual information that is spiritually discerned and if you have never believed in Jesus Christ as your Savior, you have not received God’s Spirit to guide you into His truth. Second Corinthians 4:4 says that the god of this age (Satan) has blinded the eyes unbeliever so he will not come to the light of God’s truth, “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
First of all, that is a command, not a suggestion. What does desiring God’s Word look like? We should desire or long for the pure milk of God’s Word as a baby desires or longs for milk when he is hungry. Every parent will smile at the imagery used by Peter here. There is no stopping the hungry baby, and the parents had better get the message or they will have no peace! A desire for God’s Word is one thing that typically characterizes a new believer. This is a God-given desire. Do you have this desire? If not, one possible explanation for this lack of desire is that you are not a child of God. If that is true it is only reasonable that you would not understand the importance of His Word to your life. The Bible is a closed book. It is spiritual information that is spiritually discerned and if you have never believed in Jesus Christ as your Savior, you have not received God’s Spirit to guide you into His truth. Second Corinthians 4:4 says that the god of this age (Satan) has blinded the eyes unbeliever so he will not come to the light of God’s truth, “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
Are you one of those people Satan has blinded? Don’t despair because God is very merciful and gracious and He wants to have a relationship with you. He is patiently calling you to Himself. Evidence for His existence is all around you. A favorite old psalm says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”
[Psalm 19:1] Do you see the majesties of God in the things He has created? Do you want to know Him as your heavenly Father? “The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
You need to accept the free gift of eternal life available through Jesus Christ today. It is impossible to make yourself acceptable to God by anything you do. Salvation is a gift. When do we ever work for a gift? If we work for a gift it is no longer a gift. Read what Paul says in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9not of works, lest anyone should boast.
You have heard how you can become a child of God. The choice is yours. No one can coerce you into this decision. You are a free moral agent, but as a free moral agent you are responsible to God. You can choose to reject Him; many have. If you make that decision, however, you must bear the conesquences, and the consequences of rejecting God’s gracious gift of His Son are eternal according to John 3:36, “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
Join the family of God today. You will never be disappointed! Then why not study the Bible so you can begin to know your wonderful Savior better?
There are also many great Bible Study tools available at Olive Tree for Mobile Bible Study. Consider the following:
There are also many great Bible Study tools available at Olive Tree for Mobile Bible Study. Consider the following:
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