About The Theological Bible Studies Institute

Introduction
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. (Psalm 1:1–3)

Our Purpose For Existing
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 Scripture was given to us so we might know the Father, be reconciled to Him through His Son, and bring glory to His name. Therefore, we should make it a goal to become familiar with His precious Word. This is what The Theological Bible Studies Institute is all about.

Our Purpose For Existing

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2

Scripture was given to us so we might know the Father, be reconciled to Him through His Son, and bring glory to His name. Therefore, we should make it a goal to become familiar with His precious Word. This is what The Theological Bible Studies Institute is all about.

Our Directive from God’s Holy Word
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. When we are lost and confused, His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. His words throw a beam of light on the path so we do not stumble.

Our Directive from God’s Holy Word

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. When we are lost and confused, His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. His words throw a beam of light on the path so we do not stumble.

Reasons for Knowing God’s Word
1. Knowledge gives substance to faith. On what do those who do not know the truth rely? On emotion, on feelings, on someone else’s opinion, on a book, on tradition, or some other empty, humanistic hope. And the result? Their faith lacks substance. That is especially revealing when they are under attack or when testing comes. That thought introduces the next benefit. 2. Knowledge stabilizes us during times of testing. When we know what God has said, and then we go through a period of pain when the bottom virtually drops out of our life, we don’t panic, we don’t doubt, we don’t skip the faith. The knowledge we have gained stabilizes us and equips us with essential, calming fortitude when the tests come. 3. Knowledge enables us to handle the Bible accurately. By knowing the general themes of Scripture, we are better able to handle the Scriptures intelligently and wisely. A working knowledge of the doctrines, for example, gives us confidence in using Scripture. 4. Knowledge equips us to detect and confront error. As I mentioned earlier, when you know where you stand spiritually, no one can get you off course. When you’re hearing erroneous information, you don’t need someone to nudge you and say, “Did you get that? Listen to that. That’s not true, is it?” Or “You know, in light of what Scripture teaches, what he just presented is out of whack.” Why? Because you have gone to the trouble to know the scoop. You can’t be intimidated. Your antennae have been sensitized. 5. It makes us confident in our daily walk. Show me a person who stumbles along in the Christian faith, and I’ll show you a person who isn’t exposing himself or herself to a consistent intake of the Scriptures. The learning process has somehow been stifled, interrupted, or put on “hold.” Biblical knowledge and personal confidence are like Siamese twins, inseparably linked together. 6. A good foundation of spiritual truth filters out our fears and superstitions. How important! God’s truth has a way of silencing those erroneous voices that would otherwise siphon our inner energy and immobilize us.

Reasons for Knowing God’s Word

1. Knowledge gives substance to faith. On what do those who do not know the truth rely? On emotion, on feelings, on someone else’s opinion, on a book, on tradition, or some other empty, humanistic hope. And the result? Their faith lacks substance. That is especially revealing when they are under attack or when testing comes. That thought introduces the next benefit.

2. Knowledge stabilizes us during times of testing. When we know what God has said, and then we go through a period of pain when the bottom virtually drops out of our life, we don’t panic, we don’t doubt, we don’t skip the faith. The knowledge we have gained stabilizes us and equips us with essential, calming fortitude when the tests come.

3. Knowledge enables us to handle the Bible accurately. By knowing the general themes of Scripture, we are better able to handle the Scriptures intelligently and wisely. A working knowledge of the doctrines, for example, gives us confidence in using Scripture.

4. Knowledge equips us to detect and confront error. As I mentioned earlier, when you know where you stand spiritually, no one can get you off course. When you’re hearing erroneous information, you don’t need someone to nudge you and say, “Did you get that? Listen to that. That’s not true, is it?” Or “You know, in light of what Scripture teaches, what he just presented is out of whack.” Why? Because you have gone to the trouble to know the scoop. You can’t be intimidated. Your antennae have been sensitized.

5. It makes us confident in our daily walk. Show me a person who stumbles along in the Christian faith, and I’ll show you a person who isn’t exposing himself or herself to a consistent intake of the Scriptures. The learning process has somehow been stifled, interrupted, or put on “hold.” Biblical knowledge and personal confidence are like Siamese twins, inseparably linked together.

6. A good foundation of spiritual truth filters out our fears and superstitions. How important! God’s truth has a way of silencing those erroneous voices that would otherwise siphon our inner energy and immobilize us.

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