Reading Is One Of The Keys To Understanding The Bible

The apostle Paul once stated to the Ephesian brethren, "if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)" (Ephesians 3:2-3).

The phrase, "when you read" from the above text is connected to the word "understand" in the same sentence. In other words, when we "read" the inspired revelation given by the Holy Spirit to the apostle Paul, Paul assures us that we may fully "understand" the knowledge that he was provided, "in the mystery of Christ."

Thus, reading is one of the keys to understanding God's inspired word. We will acquire a love for reading the Bible only when we know and love its Author.

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets