“Warning -applying the principles for Bible study found in the book FRESH MANNA: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF GOD´S WORD will cause YOUR Bible to come alive and transform your life!” Richard West Th.D./D. Min of Liberty Christian Center
A burning concern of most Christian leaders is to see their congregational 
members learn to study God’s Word in an effective and systematic fashion. Most Christians read the Word, some study it for a certain purpose (like writing a bible college paper), but few truly study in a systematic fashion.
If there is reverence (fear) for the Lord, there will be a seeking of these attitudes and a desire to grow in them.
There are several reasons why we need to study God’s Word, they include:
- The power of God’s Word, when received in the hearts of men, by the anointing of the Holy Spirit, brings the knowledge of sin and the need for repentance. It further brings salvation in Jesus through believing on His Name.
- The study of the Word brings growth in Christ. Like any good mother or father, God the Father wants us to grow to maturity. To grow, we must learn principles of truth to be aptly applied so that we might be transformed (Romans 12:2).
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”
- The Word will help in times of trouble, give strength in trials, give focus and purpose for life, and demonstrate how God deals with his children to bring about their good.
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
