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2 Timothy 2:15
Memorise 2 Timothy 2:15
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”

The word “theology” comes from two Greek words “theos” (God) and “logos” (word, teaching or study) which combined means the study or teachings of God. God has given us His inspired, inerrant and infallible Word that we might know Him, for God is infinitely and eternally higher than we are. It is through the study of this Word that we derive all our understanding of theology. The study of theology is digging into God’s Word to discover what He has revealed about Himself. Theology is called the highest of all sciences, for no science can categorically state the origin of man.

Do note that no man can really study theology unless he is born again. “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). The natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God. But once he is born of the Spirit, he is able to understand spiritual things as He is taught and guided by the Holy Spirit.

From 2 Timothy 2:15, all born again children of God are exhorted to diligently study the Word of God. The Word of God here is described as the ‘Word of Truth’ – describing its complete perfection, truthfulness and infallibility, for no other book can have such a claim to perfection other than the very Word of God. In studying this truth, we are compared to the workman who strenuously puts in much effort. As a result, he will not be ashamed in the day his Christian work will be judged (1 Corinthians 3:11‑15). In order to hear God’s “well done”, he is to study God’s precious Word daily, joyfully and even sacrificially.

God’s Word is the tender milk and the solid meat that is good for your soul. Our lives will be immeasurably enriched by the comfort and hope that it imparts. We are cruel to ourselves if we try to live in this world without being fed by His Word. If God is truly your God, you will strive to know more about Him through His Word, so that you may please Him. As a busy student, studying God’s Word may require extra effort from you. However, compared to the time and effort wasted going against God’s will because we do not know Him well, it’s a small price to pay. Don’t you agree?

Thought: The study of God is the apex of all knowledge.

Prayer: Lord, create in me a hunger for Your Holy Word.