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How To Study The Bible Like A Pro
Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #1 - Course Objective, Goals, Content, And Introduction
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
There are many different opinions about what the Bible says on a subject that can cause confusion. Some people doubt whether they can truly understand the Bible without a formal education from a Bible school or Seminary.
Course Requirements 1. Your hard work and faithfulness to consistently read the Bible. I want to encourage you to commit to this course of study for the next few weeks. You must be willing to lay aside preconceived notions, denominational distinctives, and favorite interpretations. 2. A Hungry ...read more
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2. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #2 - Importance Of The Bible
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Study on why we should Trust the Bible
1. The Bible is from God. >Read Gal 1:11-12< Question: If we reject a Biblical command, whom have we rejected? (See 2 Tim 3:16; 1 Cor 14:37; Eph 3:3-5; Luke 10:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21) 2. The Bible can be trusted. (Psalm 9:10; Jer 17:7) 3. The Bible arms us against destructive error. (Eph ...read more
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3. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #3 - How To Organize Your Study Of The Bible
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Class on How to Approach Studying the Bible
III. HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR STUDY OF THE BIBLE A. Use a Notebook. The advantages of writing things down cannot be over-emphasized. When the pen is moving, the brain is working. 1. It helps you ORGANIZE your thoughts. Make insightful observations, ask questions, make comments, observe patterns, ...read more
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4. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro- Class #4 - Benefits Of Bible Study
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Class on How Studying the Bible can Improve Your Life
“The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the ...read more
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5. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #5 - Structure Of The Bible
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Class on How the Bible is Divinely Designed
V. STRUCTURE OF THE BIBLE The Bible is comprised of 66 books which were written over a period of roughly 1,500 years by various individuals as the Holy Spirit moved them. The books themselves fall into different categories which are determined by their literary structure. Between categories there ...read more
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6. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #6 - Principles Of Bible Authority
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Class on Why the Bible is Sufficient as the Absolute Authority in the Life of a Born-Again Christian
A. The Sufficiency and Authority of Scripture 1. The Bible is the authoritative source for the proclamation of the church and the norm by which that proclamation is tested. It cannot be changed by any additions, subtractions or modifications offered by anyone no matter what position or ...read more
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7. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro Class #7a - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A class on the Fundamentals of Interpreting the Bible (2 Parts)
1. The Bible is generally easy to understand. It is not confusing or mystical. This is why it’s OK to study a Bible in our language. Most passages and verses are plain and clear. We understand what is being said easily and right away. But in some verses we can run into difficulty, so we turn to ...read more
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8. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #7b - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation - Continued
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
Continuation of Class #7a
A. Eight Rules of Hermeneutics 1. Rule of Context a). The three most important rules of interpretation are context, context, and context! Context is the first and most important principle for accurate interpretation. A word can only mean what the original author meant. A text out of context ...read more
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9. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8a - Methods Of Bible Study
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Class on the basic Template to Use for Bible Study (5 Parts)
VIII. METHODS OF BIBLE STUDY There are many Bible Study methods. However, there seems to be a basic template or pattern that all of them use to one degree or another. This pattern is also good because it leads us, step by step, to the important goal of Application! A. Every Passage of Scripture ...read more
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10. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8b - Methods Of Bible Study
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Continuation of Class #8a
C. Interpretation Phases The Bible is not merely a collection of various literary genres but that it represents God's revelation of Himself (and of His actions in history) to humanity. 1. Biography/History The primary distinction of the Biblical material is presented in the context of ...read more
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11. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8c - Methods Of Bible Study
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Continuation of Class #8b
C. Interpretation Phases The Bible is not merely a collection of various literary genres but that it represents God's revelation of Himself (and of His actions in history) to humanity. 1. Biography/History The primary distinction of the Biblical material is presented in the context of ...read more
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12. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8d - Methods Of Bible Study
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
A Continuation of Class 8c
6. Teachings of Jesus These are direct statements of truth from Jesus concerning the nature and character of God the kingdom of God/Heaven, what God expects of us, principles of righteous living, and the ways in which Jesus fulfils the Old Testament prophecies. They are not exhaustive ‘DOs and ...read more
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13. How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8e - Methods Of Bible Study - Conclusion
Contributed on Sep 13, 2022
The Continuation of Class 8d and the Conclusion of the Course
E. Literary Formats When reading the Bible it becomes evident that it is comprised of many different literary formats each of which is utilized to a different end. Correctly identifying the various types of writing in the Bible is a skill that will enhance your personal Bible study in allowing you ...read more