Why study the Bible?

It is hard to share your faith and joy in Christ with people if you don’t know what you are talking about! When people ask, "What is the hope you have as you go through difficult  times?" you should be able to tell them about Jesus and what He has done for you! (1 Pet. 3:15, NIV)

But, there are those out there who will try to get you off course by telling you to go this direction and that direction. 

At New Life Wesleyan, we believe that only by studying the Bible in context -- both during the worship service and in small groups -- can we discover what it meant to the original audience and rightly understand and apply the Word today. Only then can we be able to recognize when others are trying to get us off course and resist them. Only then can the Holy Spirit steer us, teach us, and help us to repent and obey, so that we grow and mature as Christ's witnesses.

"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 complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." 
(2 Timothy 3:16-17, NKJV)

As these studies grow, week-by-week, we hope this information helps you learn and grow in our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Bible Translations - Are They "Reliable"?

The word inspiration literally means "God-breathed" in the original Greek -- and God does not lie! (Num. 23:19; 1 Sam. 15:29; Titus 1:2; Rom. 3:3-4, NKJV). But what about the translations over the years?

Strictly speaking, only the "autographs" (the original documents penned by the Biblical authors) are inspired. Copies of the original documents are virtually inspired to the extent that they accurately reflect the original documents. Do they? Read on.