The wisdom of studying the bible

(2 Corinthians 4:7) But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;

Those who don't know aren't dangerous; those who insist they do know are very dangerous. This is just as true for those scholars as well as for those who are babes. The fact is, each of us knows only in part; if we want to profit by studying eschatology, we must have the humility and the patience to learn one step at a time, to be corrected by others, and be open to the Spirit who guides us in all truth.