Why We Must Study the Bible #1 Don't not just read it! (Frank Abel/Mark Patterson)

The Bible Channel - Discover the Bible. (By Christadelphianvideo.org)

A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary Frank Abel and Mark Patterson discuss the importance of studying the Bible, particularly the book of Jude, emphasizing understanding over mere reading. ### Highlights - 📖 Importance of Studying: Studying the Bible deepens understanding beyond reading. - 🔍 Focus on Jude: The book of Jude serves as a practical study due to its brevity and depth. - 📜 Historical Context: Understanding the context of Jude enhances the interpretation of its messages. - ⚔️ Contending for Faith: Jude emphasizes the need to defend the true faith against false teachings. - 🗣️ The Role of Teachers: The importance of sound doctrine is highlighted as a safeguard against misleading teachings. - 🧠 Growth in Understanding: Studying the Bible is likened to children growing in learning and understanding life's principles. - 🔑 Tools for Study: Modern resources, like concordances, aid in deeper biblical study and understanding. ### Key Insights - 📚 Study vs. Reading: Simply reading the Bible can lead to superficial understanding; studying encourages grappling with difficult passages, which fosters deeper insights. - 🌍 Contextual Relevance: Understanding the historical and cultural context of Jude is essential for grasping its significance, which helps relate its teachings to modern challenges. - 🔥 Crisis of False Teachings: Jude’s letter addresses a crisis where false teachers infiltrated the church, demonstrating the timeless need to be vigilant against misleading doctrines. - 💬 The Nature of Faith: The term "faith" refers not only to personal belief but also to the body of beliefs that define Christian doctrine, underscoring the need for careful study. - 🦠 The Danger of Complacency: The presence of false teachings reminds believers of the importance of being proactive in studying and defending their faith. - 🛡️ Importance of Sound Doctrine: The teachings of the apostles stress the necessity of adhering to sound doctrine as a means of spiritual protection and growth. - 🔧 Resources for Study: With modern tools and resources, anyone can engage in serious biblical study, making understanding accessible to all believers. 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Discussion on studying the Bible 01:02 - Importance of the book of Jude 01:35 - Difference between reading and studying 02:17 - Analogy of newborns and the word 03:22 - Beauty of biblical poetry 05:03 - Benefits of studying Jude 06:04 - Context for studying Jude 07:05 - Identity of Jude 09:20 - Audience of Jude's writing 10:49 - Importance of translation 12:18 - Tools for biblical study 13:23 - Jude's urgent message 14:27 - Crisis in the early church 18:22 - Contending for the faith 20:02 - Faith's delivery to the Saints 22:02 - Men creeping in unawares 23:50 - Paul's warning to the flock 25:03 - Characteristics of false teachers 26:55 - Importance of precise truth ****************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site... https://cdvideo.org #2 Our podcast on Podbean... https://cdvideo.org/podcast #3 Our podcast on Apple...https://cdvideo.org/podcast-apple #4 Our podcast on Anchor...https://cdvideo.org/truth-talk #5 Our facebook...https://facebook.com/OpenBibles #6 Our Whats App... http://cdvideo.org/WhatsApp #7 Our Instagram... http://cdvideo.org/Instagram #8 Our X... http://cdvideo.org/X #9 Our YouTube Channel... http://cdvideo.org/youtube #10 Our Audio site Scripturescribe.com... https://cdvideo.org/mp3 #11 linktr.ee/cdvideo #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast #Christadelphians #discoverthebible #thebiblechannel