Someone recently shared that a renown Christian evangelist, reflecting upon his life, said, "I wish I spent more time reading the Bible than reading books about the Bible." His admission was making 3 statements:

1. Bible study is difficult.

2. Commentaries make Bible study easier.

3. Commentaries aren't always correct.

Amid declining biblical literacy around the world, Study God's Word! brings together concerned scholars, pastors and teachers who desire to inspire you to read the Bible. We want to show you the beauty of God's word and His great agapē love.

Scholars have long recognized the need for sound objective biblical hermeneutics and the underlying issues that cause much theological confusion. Addressing the primary causes of erroneous biblical interpretation, academic theologians have produced two statements that are worth reviewing:

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (1978) emphasizes that only a high inerrant view of Scripture maintains the force of God's word.

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics (1982) confronts erroneous hermeneutic approaches and clarifies biblical hermeneutic principles and methodology.

The most important factor that should drive one's desire to study the Bible as well as care about another's progress in salvation, whether initial or ongoing, is agapē.

"Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And He said to him, "'You shall love (agapaō) the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, 'You shall love (agapaō) your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets." (Matt 22:36-40)

A new commandment I give to you, that you love (agapaō) one another, even as I have loved (agapaō) you, that you also love (agapaō) one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love (agapē) for one another." (John 13:34-35)