Should we study the Bible?

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What other books are inspired of God besides those found in Scripture?
I didn't say other books were inspired by God even though other books are good to read, but not all books that claim to be religious truth. There are many books that endorse falsehood.

AW Tozar is good, but dead. Everything He wrote is confirmed by scripture in his books. He even tells you the scripture reference. If one reads other books, to me it's the same thing as listening to a Sunday-school teacher or a preacher behind the pulpit who is inspired (maybe) LOL. We all must discern the truth. We cannot afford to be in seclusion.
 
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Can other writing and books be written under the inspiration of God and be just as relevant as the bible?
I believe so, but all things need to be confirmed by scripture. There are other books out there pumping the wrong religious doctrines. Be careful.

"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" Matthew 7:15

Jesus then talks about the last days that we are living in now.

"And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." Matthew 24:11 and verse 24
I didn't say other books were inspired by God even though other books are good to read, but not all books that claim to be religious truth. There are many books that endorse falsehood.

AW Tozar is good, but dead. Everything He wrote is confirmed by scripture in his books. He even tells you the scripture reference. If one reads other books, to me it's the same thing as listening to a Sunday-school teacher or a preacher behind the pulpit who is inspired (maybe) LOL. We all must discern the truth. We cannot afford to be in seclusion.
I took it that way when you said "I believe so" to the question, "Can other writing and books be written under the inspiration of God and be just as relevant as the bible?"

But I'll take you as a 'NO'.
 
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Study to shew thyself approved unto God, cutting straight the word of GOD!

The word study means to be diligent......the way to do it is to cut straight the word of God....not twist it, deny it's authority, it's context, it's verb tenses......