School for Bible Study
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The Spirit of Investigation Essential
“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast
been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that
from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able
to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ
Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good
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works.”
There is yet much precious truth to be revealed to the people in
this time of peril and darkness, but it is Satan’s determined purpose
to prevent the light of truth from shining into the hearts of men. If we
would have the light that has been provided for us, we should show
our desire for it by diligently searching the word of God. Precious
truths that have long been in obscurity are to be revealed in a light that
will make manifest their sacred worth; for God will glorify His word,
that it may appear in a light in which we have never before beheld it.
But those who profess to love the truth must put to the stretch their
powers, that they may comprehend the deep things of the word, that
God may be glorified and His people may be blessed and enlightened.
With humble hearts, subdued by the grace of God, you should come
to the task of searching the Scriptures, prepared to accept every ray of
divine light, and to walk in the way of holiness.
In the Attitude of a Learner
In searching the Scriptures you are not to endeavor to interpret
their utterances so as to agree with your preconceived ideas, but come
as a learner to understand the foundation principles of the faith of
Christ. With eager interest, with fervent prayer, come to the word of
God, that you may know what is truth, manifesting the same spirit
as did Nathanael when he earnestly besought the Lord that he might
know the truth. Light will come to every earnest seeker for truth, as it
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came to Nathanael. Jesus saw him as he bowed in prayer under the fig
tree, and while he was still petitioning for light, the messenger came
to call him, and to lead him to the Source of all light.
“Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found
Him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of