Bibliology

Tony Evans Teaches On Bibliology

Fighting a bad cold, I went to the pharmacy to pick up some antibiotics. The prescription’s label detailed the instructions I was to follow in order to get better, but I decided to observe my own regimen. After a few days, there was no change in my condition. Frustration set in. I read the instructions. I understood the instructions clearly. But that wasn’t the problem. Even though I knew and understood the information, the issue was I did not obey it. Finally, I conceded and completely followed the instructions. Then, and only then, I began to get better.

Many believers are frustrated because they aren’t seeing a change in their condition. They read the Bible. They study it. They understand the instructions given through it. However, they never get around to applying and obeying it. Therefore, the circumstances in their lives never seem to get better. You see, a course on bibliology is great! We should desire to study the Bible and understand it better.

However, knowledge alone doesn’t lead to transformation. The reason we should want to understand the Bible better is so that we can have a deeper trust in what it tells us to do, and that should lead to a stronger motivation to apply its teachings to our lives. The goal of application is to take the meaning of Scripture and discern how God might be speaking to us and calling us to respond in obedience. This is why application and transformation are inseparable. As we apply, obey and live out the truth of Scripture, our lives are transformed. 

When the Word of God is applied to our lives, it will convict us, as it reveals and judges the deep motives of our hearts. And as it begins to do this, commit to obeying whatever God reveals to you by taking action because when your response to God’s Word is obedience, that’s when true transformation begins to take place.

What verses do you know, but have a hard time obeying? Pray about them, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you respond in obedience. 

Credits & Acknowledgements to:  my.bible.com & tonyevanstraining.org