Another aspect of scripture we want to study is "The Necessity of Scripture". We might think that today we have the Spirit, and God can talk to people directly, so why do we need the Word of God?
We must hear the Word of God to have faith in Christ. This might come by reading, or by listening to preaching of the Word.
Our last verse on this week's topic of The Necessity of Scripture tells us that God's Words, which are found in the Bible, are essential to spiritual health. Jesus said we shall live on them - our spiritual life is maintained and strengthened by the Word just as food maintains our physical body.