More Than Bible Study

Gods Word is always relevant to life, the big question remains the same. Will you be "willing" and "ready" to believe, and apply Gods truth to "your" life? This past week I heard several people mention those who knew a ton of scripture but lived like the world. Application of Gods Word is grossly neglected in many lives today. To many base their bible study on their interpretation of what Gods Word says and what Gods Word means. Bible study is more than stopping here, more than ending the conversation based on personal interpretation. When one gains understanding of what Gods Word says to them, and what Gods Word means to them, the life changing choice of applying it to ones life is before them. Someone has said that "Interpretation without application is abortion." Thats a very strong statement of truth. To grow as a Christian one must apply Gods Word with their heart, not their head. Gods Word teaches life, Gods Word shows us the true right of all things. Gods Word shows us where we are wrong (reproof), Gods Word shows us how to get it right (correction), and Gods Word trains us in righteousness so we develop the discipline to live right. Application becomes real when you are convicted of a truth and you respond by faith with obedience. Gods Word is more than a bunch of information to talk about or pass along, Gods Word is for big time transformation. "You carefully study the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. They do in fact tell about me, but you refuse to come to me to have that life. (‭John‬ ‭5‬:‭39-40‬ NCV)" "And this is eternal life: that people know you, the only true God, and that they know Jesus Christ, the One you sent. (‭John‬ ‭17‬:‭3‬ NCV)" Be responsible with your application of Gods Word.