Before Reading Heavenly Father , You inspired this Word by your Holy Spirit to feed me, instruct me, and make me wise for salvation through faith in Jesus. Grant me growth as I study. Things to Remember When Studying God's Word 1.
Scripture is unique.
It is not like any other book. It contains no errors and is infallible and effective. The Holy Spirit inspired both the Old and New Testaments. Only those who have been given faith and who have been enlightened by the Holy Spirit will understand what the message of Scripture is. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.