Bibliology is the study of the Bible so we can understand what we believe and why we believe it. It is important we engage in Bibliology so we can understand biblical figures like Jesus and biblical concepts like salvation.
Bibliology explores important topics concerning the Bible, including its authenticity, canonicity, and inspiration. Second Timothy 3:16–17 is a key passage in bibliology: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." Understanding the Bible’s authorship from the Holy Spirit is vital to our faith because it reveals the authority it should have over our lives. Furthermore, since believers no longer have “the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God,” we should rely on the Holy Spirit to help us understand and interpret the Bible (1 Corinthians 2:12–13). When we know that the Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit, we can more easily see how He used styles and personalities of human authors to communicate recurring messages. This explains the unity we see in all sixty-six books even though they were written by various authors.
Bibliology is the study of the Bible. Christians believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and reveals God's desire and plan to be in relationship with people. Through Bibliology, we can see first-hand why the Bible is truly "breathed out" by God (2 Timothy 3:16). For example, we can discover prophecies that have been fulfilled or even confirm archeological findings accurate to what the Bible describes. We can also gain a deeper understanding of God’s power as we see His impact on biblical figures’ lives and how it has impacted the world throughout the ages. Lastly, Bibliology is an important practice because through it we can distinguish between good and bad theology. In so doing, we can strive to fulfill 2 Timothy 2:15: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” Our aim should be to handle God’s Word accurately, respecting its authority and inspiration. Bibliology can help us do this.