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Written by John R. Gibson   
Scroll of scriptureOn the left-hand side of our home page you will find an invitation to "Study With Us," and if you leave the home page by clicking on any of the links you will still find an invitation to "Study With Us" at the top of every page. Have you wondered why we place so much emphasis on studying the Bible? Perhaps you have thought about contacting us to receive the free correspondence course or even to request a personal study, yet something has kept you from submitting your request. Please consider eight great truths about the word of God that should help you more deeply appreciate your need to know that marvelous book called the Bible.
  • God's word is a light that will guide our steps. Psalm 119:105, 130
  • The word of God is more important to life than food. Matthew 4:4
  • True freedom cannot be experienced without knowing God's truth. John 8:31, 32
  • Judgment is coming and the words of Jesus will be the standard by which we are judged. John 12:48
  • We cannot be saved without genuine faith and the word of God is critical to the development of faith. John 20:30, 31; Romans 10:17
  • The gospel, the good news found in God's word, is the power of God to save mankind. Romans 1:16; James 1:21
  • The word is able to produce the growth God desires for us. 1 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Peter 3:17, 18
  • The Scriptures are inspired of God and able to make us everything the Lord wants us to be. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17

            We could list other reasons, but we trust these are sufficient to spur you on to the desire for a greater knowledge of the life-changing, soul-saving word of God. Why don't you contact us now at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
 
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