It is vitally important for all Christians to be biblically sound in doctrine and
principles, otherwise we are ineffective in our ability to share the significance of
the gospel. It takes a believer being sound in scripture and the application
thereof, in order to live the life God has intended for us to live. It also takes a
strong knowledge of scripture to combat the ongoing spiritual warfare that
believers will encounter. Sound biblical knowledge serves the purpose of
preparation for such encounters, as Jesus Christ showcased that ability
throughout the New Testament.
d d d d d d d d d d Jesus showed sound biblical wisdom when being tempted by Satan,
Jesus combatted the attempts of Satan to misrepresent scripture with scriptural
verses of rebuke. In the exchange of verses back and forth, three times Jesus
rebuked and thwarted Satan’s attempt to deceive and compromise Jesus’ work
(Matthew 4:1-11). This is why it is important for believers to have the same ability
to know, understand, and apply scripture because it will come in handy when
dealing with the deceit, lies, and temptations of this world. It is for this reason
alone that believers should equip themselves with head and heart knowledge of
the Bible.
d d d d d d d d d d Another example of the importance of being biblically sound in the
knowledge of scripture is that it helps in being able to convey the truth about who
God is, how much He loves us all, and the promises that He has in store for
those who would believe upon Him. How are believers to address the claims that
God does not love, without the ability to speak to the claim of John 3:16? What
ways can believers speak to those who are confused, lacking direction, or
purpose, without calling out the truth that resides in Jeremiah 29:11? Where can
believers point to help those seeking truth about life, death, and what lies after,
without taking them to John 11:25?
d d d d d d d d d d These are the reasons why it is vitally important for believers to know
the scriptures. It is so they can give an account for how those scriptures changed
their lives. It is so they can attest to the power and authority that reside in God’s
words to combat evil. It is to reveal how God desires for all to know Him and to
make Him known to all. It is so they can have a portion of God with them always,
leading the way.
