And if God is the ultimate authority, and if God in his character is flawless, then the Bible is flawless, and the Bible is the ultimate authority.

So we say to begin with then that the Bible is infallible, and that's the first reason to study it, because it is the only book that never makes a mistake.

Welcome to Grace to You with John MacArthur. I'm your host, Phil Johnson. Among the most

important ingredients for your Christian growth is the sound teaching of God's Word by gifted preachers and teachers.

But, you know, attending church, Sunday school classes, even listening to radio programs like this one,

those are no substitute for regular personal time studying the Word.

And today, John MacArthur begins a study that will give you the tools

that can help you understand God's word correctly and see its life-changing work in your life.

The series is titled, How to Study the Bible. And John, a question as you launch this study,

what would you say is the biggest stumbling block for people who really want to know and understand the Bible better, but they just can't seem to put it together?

Well, the answer is they don't have a plan, and second to that, they don't stick with the plan.

So we want to help with that.

I mean, obviously, we're passionate about everyone studying the Bible.

And so this is a series that directly approaches that very important matter in your life.

I mean, think about it. Jesus said that we don't live by bread alone, but by every word that

proceeds out of the mouth of God. That is a sweeping statement.

And the Apostle Paul said all Scripture is inspired and profitable.

So there's no more important skill for you as a believer

than handling your Bible with understanding and clarity and accuracy. Really, there's nothing like the joy of

digging into and discovering biblical truth on your own. No part of life that a deeper and wider

grasp of God's word does not touch. So this series gives you the basics you need to know to study

the Bible on your own. If you miss a day, you're going to miss a lot,

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