Spiritual Growth through Bible Reading
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Main Thing to Know:
A Bible leaves a Christian
1. the Scriptures
The Bible is a remarkable fountain: the more one draws and drinks of it, the more it stimulates thirst.
—Martin Luther
Why do Christians love the Bible?
• It is
• It is
2. the Scriptures
There is absolutely no shortcut to holiness that bypasses or gives little priority to a consistent intake of the Bible.
—Jerry Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness
Make Three Choices:
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3. the Scriptures
The power of the gospel, present in the Word of God, is best translated from one life to another.
—Randy Pope, Insourcing