Free Bible Study Material Precautions


by Aleena Denison - Date: 2009-08-15 - Word Count: 499 Share This!

With the popularity of the internet today, and the vast resources that are poured into it, it's a prime place for doing research. One can look up just about anything and find huge amounts of information! But for Christians, there is a need for caution, and not just in general research. If you're looking for information on spiritual matters, it's important to be careful and know your stuff!

What "stuff" do you need to know?

• According to the Bible, who is God? (Psalm 90:2; Jeremiah 10:6)

• According to the Bible, who is man? (Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 5:12)

• According to the Bible, what is sin? (Ephesians 5:6; Revelation 21:8)

• According to the Bible, who is Jesus? (Micah 5:2; Matthew 3:16-17; John 1:29-30)

• According to the Bible, what is salvation? (Acts 6:31; Colossians 2:13-14)

• According to the Bible, how do God, man, sin, Jesus and salvation relate? (Read an overview of the Bible to see how they all tie together)

This is just the beginning of what you need to know and understand. As you grow as a believer and seek to delve deeper into understanding the Word of God there are many more topics for Bible study, and there are many who want to give their own interpretation of the Scriptures. Here are some "hot topics" that are often misconstrued:

• Baptism- Is it necessary or just optional? Does the Bible talk about sprinkling and immersion? Is it wrong for infants to be baptized?

• Prayer- How important is it in the life of a believer? Does God hear everyone's prayers? How should one pray?

• Faith- Is amount of faith important for salvation and sanctification? How does it relate to salvation?

• Good works- Must one do good works as a part of obtaining salvation? How important are they?

Why are these things so important to know? Isn't it okay for some to believe one thing and others another? Whatever you choose as your study guide must be in line with what the Bible says. If the materials you're researching don't clearly follow the Bible, discard those materials. It's not a matter of what one thinks about the topics that determines its truth, it's what the Bible says is the truth, and that is what you must study.

The Bible specifically talks about those who will twist the Word of God, "Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves." (Matthew 7:15) Just because they claim the "Christian" label doesn't mean that they intend to teach the Bible clearly, as it is written. Be careful!

If you've never before studied the Bible and are looking for studies to teach you about it, look for materials that begin with answering the first list of questions. Be sure it's the Bible being clearly explained, and not someone's personal interpretation. I recommend finding something that will give you an overview of the Bible. Then you will have a solid understanding of what God is saying and a foundation on which to build.


Aleena Denison has a heart for seeing the message of the Bible presented in a clear way,and is dedicated to sharing Jesus with the lost and helping believers see their responsibilities in evangelism,discipleship,and Bible study. For more information and free downloads, see http://www.goodseed.comn
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