Rightly dividing the Word

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15 KJV)

Bible study

There are different methods of studying the Bible and learning Bible truths. To begin, you should read the Bible from cover to cover to get basic Bible knowledge. Then you can study books of the Bible as well as do topical studies. Whichever type of study you are doing, follow these basic steps: 1-Observation-what does the Bible say? 2-Interpretation-What does the Bible mean? and 3-Application-How does this biblical truth apply to your life, or how is this passage relevant today? No matter what method of Bible study you do, be careful to rightly divide the Word of God so that you are “workmen that need not be ashamed.” (2 Tim. 2:2).

Bible study gives light and understanding

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” (Psalm 119:130 NIV)

All Scripture is God-breathed

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:16-17 NIV)

And put the words into practice

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matt. 7:24 NIV)

“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.” (2 Peter 1:10 ESV)

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James. 1:22 NIV)