Reasons Why a Christian Reads the Scriptures

a. To learn more about Christ (John 5:39; Luke 24:44, 25-27; Acts 17:2, 3, 11, 12).
b. To learn the extent of the blessings that are his through the finished work of Christ, by which he is also built up and established in the most holy faith (Acts 20:32; Jude 20; Romans 16:25, 26; 2 Timothy 3:16; John 8:32).
c. They fill his heart with praise and thanksgiving (Psalm 119:171).
d. To learn practical principles for living, whereby he can be guided, directed, and kept in the path of following Christ (Psalm 119:105; Psalm 17:4;19:7 "wise").
e. To cleanse his soul from defilement. Passing through the world, the Christian picks up defilement, but the Scriptures have a washing and cleansing effect on him. If he is going in the path of sin, the Scriptures reveal his bad state of soul, and work on his conscience to produce repentance and confession that leads to restoration (Psalm 119:9; Ephesians 5:26; Psalm 19:7).
f. To receive comfort when passing through trial or sorrow (Psalm 119:49, 50, 76).
g. To grow spiritually grow in grace, whereby he becomes more like Christ (1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18).
h. To rejoice his heart. They make him happy and encouraged (Genesis 15:16; Psalm 19:7; 2 Chronicles 31:4).
i. To learn of future events (prophecy). God's purpose is to glorify Himself in His Son in two spheres—heaven and earth. Prophecy shows how He will bring this to pass (2 Peter 1:19, 21; Revelation 1:1, 3). The Christian is consequently given an intelligent outlook on the world.
j. To be stirred up to live for Christ, to confess Christ, and to serve Christ (2 Peter 3:1, 2).