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.
j j j j j j j j j j 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.
j j j j j j j j j j 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?
j j j j j j j j j j 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.
