A lot of people believe that they cannot possess a deep understanding of the Word of God unless they attend a college or seminary and become a "deep" theologian and that is not correct. Look at the disciples that Jesus chose to change the world. They were fishermen, farmers, tax-collectors and such. Not a one of them graduated from a big seminary, yet their actions after the risen Lord left the Holy Spirit with them was absolutely incredible.
Remember that when you sit down to study scripture you are reading and studying the very words of God and they were meant for you to have and glean knowledge from. And don't lose sight of the fact that there are also words of Satan, demons, angels, and man (both good and bad). God is truth and cannot lie, however Satan "...is a liar, and the father of lies" (John 8:44). Man is natural and does not always speak the truth.
Here is a simple way to develop a good and clear understanding of God's Word as you read it. Ask yourself these questions:
- Who is it that is speaking in the passage? Is it God, a demon, an angel, or man?
- Who is it that he is speaking to? Is it the Nation of Israel, or the Gentiles. To the church; perhaps to men in general, or to some individual man or being?
- Finally, ask yourself how the Scripture can be applied in your own life to make you a better Christian? What is the verse saying to me and how can I use it for His kingdom?
God's Word is "inspired by God" as claimed in Second Timothy 3:16 "...and it is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work" That's pretty much "plain talk" to me. God put it out there for us to equip ourselves for HIS good work.
Dave
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