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.
h h h h h h h h 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.
h h h h h h h 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?
h h h h h h h h 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.
