Last month, we considered two reasons why I study God’s Word. They were for getting to know God and His will, and guidance for godly living. We will consider another two reasons this month. Growth and Transformation In encouraging Christians who were going to face tribulations, the apostle Peter wrote of the need for them to continue to desire the word, just like how newborn babies will desire milk. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” (1 Peter...

As a young Christian, I was told to study God’s word and that it is very important to do so. Even now, I tell Christians that the study of God’s word is very important.  Isaiah 40:8 reads, “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” This verse probably already sums it all that as a result of the eternity of God’s word, there is a need to study it. However, it is needful for every individual Christian to reflect and understand for himself or herself...

The hymn “Higher Ground” comes to mind as the beginning lyrics “I’m pressing on the upward way, new heights I’m gaining every day” ring in my head when I begin writing this article. The Christian life is described by Paul as a race (2 Timothy 4:7) and one in which he continued to press on “toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). This journey or race is not easy. Paul talked about fighting “a good fight” (2 Timothy 4:7). Thus, it gives me...