The Value of Bible Study

The Bible is God’s textbook for man. It is His lamp to our feet and light to our path in this world of sin. The value of Bible study cannot be overestimated. BR-ASI9 8.1

As an educating power, the Bible has no equal. Nothing so broadens the vision, strengthens the mind, elevates the thoughts, and ennobles the affections as does the study of the Bible. A knowledge of its principles is an essential preparation to every calling. Of all the books ever written, none contains lessons so instructive, precepts so pure, or promises so great as the Bible. BR-ASI9 8.2

There is nothing that so convinces the mind of the inspiration of the Bible as does the reading of the Bible itself, and especially those portions known as the prophecies. After the resurrection of Christ, when everything else seemed to have failed to convince the disciples that He had risen from the dead, He referred to the prophecies about Himself (Luke 24:25-27), and they believed. On another occasion He said, “If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.” Luke 16:31. BR-ASI9 8.3

As a guide, the Bible is without a rival. It gives a calm peace in believing, and a firm hope of the future. It solves the great problems of life and destiny, and inspires to a life of purity, patience, and well-doing. It fills the heart with love for God and a desire to do good to others, and thus prepares for usefulness here and for a home in heaven. It teaches the value of the soul, by revealing the price that has been paid to redeem it. It makes known the only antidote for sin, and presents the only perfect code of morals ever given. It tells of the future and the preparation necessary to meet it. It makes us bold for the right, and sustains the soul in adversity and affliction. It lights up the dark valley of death, and points to a life unending. It leads to God, and to Christ, whom to know is life eternal. In short, it is the one book to live by and die by. BR-ASI9 8.4

As an aid and incentive to meaningful Bible study, Bible Readings for the Home has been prepared. BR-ASI9 9.1