The Bible Tells Me So ~ Bob Coy

The Bible Tells Me So

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.-Romans 15:4 (NKJV)

It all starts with the Scriptures. That's what we need to remember when it comes to our beliefs and behaviors. Why do you think that? Why do you do that? Why don't you do that? These are questions that you and I are faced with as we walk out our Christian lives in this world. And the answer to each of these questions is essentially the same: because the Bible tells me so.



The centrality of Scripture is the foundation of our faith. For without the Bible, we don't have an objective standard to define right from wrong, truth from error. Think it through. If the Bible didn't exist, everyone would be placed in the driver's seat of truth. Each person would have his or her own concepts concerning morality, God, death, and the afterlife. But the Bible eliminates all this by declaring that it speaks the truth on all issues of life. If a philosophy or teaching conflicts with what the Bible says, then it's untrue.


God gave us His Word for our learning in this world and so that we might have hope in the world to come. Without Scripture, we would be on shaky ground on both counts, which is why we, as Christians, need to be people of God's Word. We need to know what it says, believe it, and practice it with every ounce of life that God graciously grants to us.


The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes . . . . (Psalm 19:7-8 NKJV)

Discuss with your group what role the Bible plays when it comes to your Christian faith. How have the Scriptures blessed and encouraged you this past week?

Dig into Romans 15:4. What writing is Paul referring to in this passage? How would these Scriptures have encouraged the early Christians? How is God’s Word helping you to persevere in your faith? What might be keeping you from a daily time in God’s Word, and what do you need to do about it?

Decide as a group to make this month’s study a high priority. Pray with your group and encourage each person to make a commitment to your time together. Challenge each person to dedicate time each day to dig into God’s Word.