Introduction: 

1. Confessing the faith: The Westminster Confession (v12-15) 

- To know and understand each other’s thoughts 

- To explain and defend the truth of the Gospel 

- To disciple new believers 

- To remember what we already know. 

2. How can I know God? (v16-18). 

3. The Bible alone: Sola Scriptura (v19-21). 

Conclusion: 

When you read the Bible: 

- Read prayerfully. 

- Read expectantly. 

- Read with a teachable heart. 

- Learn to sit under the authority of God’s Word. 

- Read to remember. 

- Remember to read!