So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17
Scripture prepares us for the work of God. Not just an intellectual knowledge of Scripture. It is the application of the Scripture in our lives that develops faith. But how can we apply Scripture if we haven’t read the Scripture?
There are many verses in the Bible warning us about the condition of the world in the last days. How will we know what to look for if we don’t know what the Bible says? That’s like taking a road trip, knowing the destination, but not knowing which route will get you to your destination.
Even if you don’t believe we are living in the last days, we still need to be prepared no matter which age we are living in. The only way to be spiritually prepared is knowing and applying the word of God to our lives. You can begin by attending a good Bible teaching church and be in fellowship with other believers. That will help you grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The result: as iron sharpens iron, you will sharpen each other as you walk in the will of God.