Twenty Benefits of the Word of God (The Bible)
(1) It is the Source of Faith
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
(2) It is the Source of Salvation
and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15 (NIV)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Romans 1:16 (NIV)
For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 1 Peter 1:23 (NIV)
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. James 1:21 (NIV)
(3) It is the Source of Truth
Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. John 17:17 (NLT)
(4) It is the Source of Freedom
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 (NIV)
(5) It is the Source of Freedom from Error
Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. Matthew 22:29 (NIV)
(6) It is the Source of Spiritual Food
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ Matthew 4:4 (NIV)
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you–they are full of the Spirit and life. John 6:63 (NIV)
(7) It is the Source of Growth
Like new-born babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 1 Peter 2:2 (NIV)
And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NIV)
(8) It is the Source of Victory Over Temptation
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
(9) It is the Source of Happiness or Blessedness
Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. Proverbs 8:34 (NIV)
Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” Luke 11:28 (NLT)
(10) It is the Source of Purity (Holiness)
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. Psalm 119:9 (NIV)
Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. John 17:17 (NLT)
(11) It is the Source of Self-Diagnosis (Spiritual Check-up)
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
(12) It is the Source of Guidance
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NLT)
(13) It is the Source of Comfort
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Romans 15:4 (NIV)
(14) It is the Source for Answered Prayer
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7 (NIV)
(15) It is the Source of Spiritual Victory
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 (NIV)
I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one. 1 John 2:14 (NIV)
(16) It is the Source of Healing
My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. – Proverbs 4:20-22 (NIV)
He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. – Psalm 107:20 (NIV)
(17) It is the Source of Assurance
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13 (NIV)
(18) It is the Source of Joy
The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living. Psalm 19:8 (NLT)
Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. Psalm 119:111 (NLT)
(19) It is the Source of Preparation for Good Works
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
(20) It is the Source of Warning
These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. 1 Corinthians 10:11 (NIV)
