Just Reading the Bible is not Enough

James 1:22 says "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." Simply reading the Bible is not enough. We need to be able to understand it in correct context and live out what it teaches. How do we go beyond simply reading to understanding and application? Pastor Randy White joins us to discuss how we can study the Bible and allow its wisdom to lead us to understand and live out its truth on a daily basis. He suggested this foundational verse to help study Scripture and build on its truth: All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We discuss the importance of reading and studying Scripture in context. For example, we love to claim the promises of God and not accept His warnings or judgments. We also love to take certain verses out of context ('Judge ye not!'), or apply specific verses to us or to America, etc. One example is Jeremiah 29:11. Many people do not understand the context on certain Old Testament passages even though the principle of a bright future - salvation - applies to all believers.