They are interpretations about divine truth and divine commands, or stories that illustrate how persons, exalted or lowly, have acted (with or without awareness) in response to a divine stimulus.

What is the main purpose of scripture?

The Bible’s purpose is twofold. The first is to show us all have broken God’s Law. James 2:10 declares, “For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it” (ESV). God’s Law reveals how all people have sinned against God and are deserving of the fullness of His judgment.

What are the uses of scripture in your life?

Scripture provides us with solutions for every situation in life. While the Word of God teaches us to love even our enemies, it also warns us that we should not live according to the standards of this world.

Studying the scriptures is important because of the direction we need in our lives. Studying the scriptures is important because scripture study is a preparation for and prerequisite to receiving personal revelation. Those three answers can be summarized in the following words: covenants, direction, and revelation.