Correct Reason for Reading God’s Word.

 September 7th, 2011 | Buen Consejo | for https://baptist.org/ |

What do you really need to learn from the Bible?  What is the goal of all of the knowledge in it?  What should be the meter that tells you that you are getting the message?  Read on and see >>

   A lot of people learn Bible facts. Many learn Bible doctrines. Doctrines are sets of teachings on an issue. There are man-made doctrines and God-made doctrines.  Focusing on doctrines is not bad, in and of itself.  Many people see the scriptures as a historical data base. It tells us historical information that is relevant and applicable.  The scriptures are relevant scientifically and accurate way past modern standards of science.  There are good recipes for foods.  There are diet advise and teachings that could have prevented all of the health problems plaguing our societies. The scriptures are so full of information on all subjects pertaining to life that it is unmatched by any library!  However, that is not the main purpose of the scriptures.

   The main purpose of the scriptures is for us to know the author of them. Jeremiah 9:24  “But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”    “that he understandeth and knoweth me”

  Everyone I’ve ever heard speak on it thinks that God made Adam for the purpose of hanging out with him in the garden of Eden, however, man fell into sin.  That is not correct. Yes, the LORD was planning on visiting and eventually seeing if man would grow into a person to fellowship with, but it was not the original plan.

  Here’s the proof: God makes man> Genesis 2:8  “And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.”  Next, before Adam had even sinned > Genesis 2:18  “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”  Let’s also clear up another fable; there is no such thing as a “help-mate” nor a “help-meet”.  The word “meet” in English also means “appropriate, applicable” or “fitting”. It means God would make a “help” meet for him (appropriate for him).

  So, the plan was to facilitate man (make a facility in which he could learn).  The devil was already made and evil was already present on the earth. Now man could learn and grow by reason of the liberty and beautiful freedom to make mistakes and screw things up royally!  And that he did.

  To be fair, now you understand why salvation is free. As a good Creator, GOD knew that it was his facilitation that allowed Adam to sin at no cost to you and me, so GOD gives the free gift of his Son Jesus Christ to save us with no cost to us.

  So, since salvation is a free gift to take and that’s done, religion is out the window. No struggling to find God or a righteous walk through commandments and ceremonies.  Now you are free to do what he wants you to, learn of him! Matthew 11:28-30  “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  “and learn of me”

  So, when you read your Bible read it to learn about God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Don’t read it to gather facts, history and information first.  First priority: Learn about God.