Wednesday Night Bible Class
The Incomprehensible Bible?
For
September 17, 2025 Bible Study
I. Incomprehensible Bible
Incomprehensible-not understandable
Bible –The 66 books and letters that detail the divine will of God.
a. Featured Texts
i. Ephesians 3:1-7
Commentary: Paul states that all can understand the Word of God. God's Word is so simple that it can be grasped by children and adults. Man choses to interject complexity where none needs to be.
II. Is the bible understandable?
a. 1 Timothy 2:3-4
Commentary: God wants all to be saved. The Word of God has been written down so it be understood by all who seek to learn and do what the Bible states.
III. Can man understand it?
a. Ephesians 5:17
b. John 6:44-45
c. Acts 17:10-11
Commentary: Man can understand the Word of God. The Berens had only the scriptures to use in evaluating what Paul and Silas preached. They search the scriptures to ascertain whether Paul and Silas spoke the truth.
IV. Times have changed, the bible is out of date
a. 1 Peter 1:24-25
b. Ecclesiastes 1:9-10
Commentary: Man tries to make the Word of God suitable for the changes in society. God's Word needs no help nor does it need to bow to the whims of ma. God's word is immutable. Man can either accept it as it is or reject it. Any changes to God's Word is a rejection of God.
V. The bible is too difficult
a. 2 Timothy 2:15
b. Matthew 7:7-8
c. Hebrews 5:12-14
Commentary: If a Christian wants to master God's Word they must study and put into practice what is commanded.
VI. What must be understood?
a. How to be saved
i. Hebrews 11:6
b. Sin avoidance
i. 1 John 2:1-6
c. Sin acknowledgement
i. Romans 3:20
Commentary: The Bible reveals all that is necessary to please God.
VII. God’s will is revealed
a. John 7:15-19
Commentary: Jesus Christ bought the will of the Father. The Words of the Father are spoken by Christ. All Christ spoke was on the authority given to him.
VIII. Matter of Attitude
a. Acts 28:24-27
Commentary: People chosen to listen or not. People chose to believe or not. People chose to study or not. People chose to obey or not. People chose to do or not. People chose enteral life or death.
IX. Advice to the saints
a. Matthew 15:14
b. Philippians 3:15-16
Commentary: Be careful who you follow. Remember to assemble with your fellow workers in Christ and be of the same mind and purpose.
Quote of Introspection
People do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself but because it contradicts them.
E. Paul Hovey
