Biblical Interpretation Session 6

The purpose of this session is to wrap up our study of inductive bible study and to examine some software to help in conducting quality bible studies.

I.    Prayer for Illumination

       a. Pray for a clear mind

       b. Pray for the Holy Spirit to “cast His light” on His word

       c. Pray for God’s direction to ensure an attitude of humility

II.   Observation: review

III. Correlation

IV.  Interpretation

V.     Application

VI.  Questions

VII.      Bible Software

a.       Logos (www.logos.com)

                                                   i.      This package is loaded with 1000’s of titles

                                                 ii.      User interface is consistent and extensive

                                                iii.      More titles are available from other distributors

                                               iv.      Christian Home Library: $149.95

                                                 v.      Bible Study Library: $249.95

                                               vi.      Pastor Library: $399.95

                                              vii.      Original Languages Library: $399.95

                                            viii.      Scholar’s Library: $599.95

                                               ix.      Scholar’s Library Silver Edition: $999.95

b.      e-Sword (www.e-sword.com)

                                                   i.      Many resources are free (requested donation)

                                                 ii.      You download what you want to use (not packaged)

                                                iii.      Some resources are priced at $40

                                               iv.      Several bibles to choose from (except NKJ and NIV)

                                                 v.      Commentaries

                                               vi.      Treasure of Scripture Knowledge

                                              vii.      Good map set

                                            viii.      Plenty of extras

                                               ix.      Devotional set available

Short Bibliography for Biblical Interpretation

Fee, Gordon D. and Stuart, Douglas. How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth. Scripture Union, London, 1982.

French, Robert A. Diving for Pearls in God's Treasure Chest : An Easy Way to Study the Bible. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1999

French, Robert A. Keys to the Bible's Treasures : How to Determine the Meaning of Bible Texts. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1999.

Karleen, Paul S. The Handbook to Bible Study : With a Guide to the Scofield Study System. New York: Oxford University Press, 1987.

MacArthur, John, Jr. How to Study the Bible. John MacArthur's Bible Studies. Chicago: Moody Press, 1996, c1982.

Mills, M.S. The Life of Christ : A Study Guide to the Gospel Record. Dallas: 3E Ministries, 1999.

Ramm, Bernard. Protestant Biblical Interpretation. Third edition. Baker, Grand Rapids, 1970.

Richards, Larry, and Lawrence O. Richards. The Teacher's Commentary. Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books, 1987.

Sloyan, Gerard Stephen. John. Interpretation, a Bible commentary for teaching and preaching. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1988.

Torrey, R.A. Difficulties in the Bible : Alleged Errors and Contradictions. Willow Grove: Woodlawn Electronic Publishing, 1998, c1996.

Viertel, Weldon E. The Bible And Its Interpretation. PhilBest Publications, Makati, 1973.

Virkler, Henry A. Hermeneutics: Principles And Processes Of Biblical Interpretation. Baker, Grand Rapids, 1981.

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