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How to Study the Bible
This is very important to our spiritual health and well-being.
The Word of God is the primary means through which God reveals himself to us and teaches us about how we fit into His sovereign plan.
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How to Study the Bible by Arthur, Arthur & De Lacy & How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee & Stuart
Observation
This is the first of three main steps in studying the Bible
Pray
Prayer is the tool that God uses to enable human endeavor with supernatural results.
The Holy Spirit supernaturally enables the believer to read and understand the Word of God on a spiritual level, not just an intellectual level.
It is vitally important to invite the Holy Spirit to work in your life as you read and study the Word.
Read
Pick a good translation-
ESV- Formal Equivalence/ Word for Word Translation
The Message- Dynamic Equivalence/ Thought for thought
KJV- Formal Equivalence
NASB- Formal Equivalence
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NIV- Dynamic & Formal Equivalence/ combination of both
Interlinear- Extreme word for word translation.
Reading from multiple translations also known as “text comparison” is a good habit to get into when studying a passage.
Context
“Text without context is pre-text.”
Pastor Pete Piger
“Context is king”- Arthur, Arthur, DeLacy
Observe the Obvious:
Read with Purpose by asking: Who, what, when, where, why, how questions.
Who is writing?
Who are they writing to? (Jews, gentiles, fellow believers, prayer/praise to God) etc. . .
What is the occasion for their writing?
Trouble, simply a narrative, instruction, example.
When was it written?
(especially in relation to other passages)
Pray
Re-read (context)- Identify the Genre of Literature
Historical
Biographical
Poetic
Proverbial
Prophetic
Epistle/Letter
Combination (Gospels)
Take Notes
Taking notes on what you have read is also part of the observation, which leads to our interpretation and application.
At a Glance Chart- Example from Philippians
Book Theme: Rejoice in the midst of trials and blessings.
Book Key Verse & Reference: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Occasion for writing: Paul wanted to thank and encourage the church in Philippi.
They had partnered in their ministry with him by sending him a gift and continuing in the work of the Gospel.
Author: Paul
Date: AD 61 Approximately
Historical Setting: During this time the Roman Empire was ruling the world.
The Jews were under Roman authority and Paul was travelling around various cities in the region sharing the Gospel, but had been put into jail.
(35 words)
Key Words: joy/rejoice, prayer, Gospel, humbled, Mind/attitude, content, peace
Ch.
Chapter Theme
Chapter Key Verse
Reference
Paragraph Theme
Verses
1
Love reaps eternal rewards through Christ’s work.
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Paul greets the Philippians.
1-2
Paul loves and prays for them.
3-11
Even in prison the Gospel is preached.
12-14
Paul is joyful that Christ is being preached.
15-18
18-20
Paul will stay to encourage their faith
21-26
Be faithful to Christ even in suffering
27-30
2
Be Humble, be a light, be like Christ.
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,
Follow Christ’s example of humility
1-11
God will accomplish His work in you.
12-13
Be a light, hold fast and rejoice.
14-18
Help is on the way.
19-24
Be happy that Epaphroditus is ok and he is on his way.
25-3:1
3
Live like a citizen of heaven not the earth.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus
Don’t trust in man or your works.
2-11
Strive to live in Christ’s victory over sin.
12-16
You are citizens of heaven.
17-4:1
4
Rejoice and bear fruit in the midst of trials.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice!
Work together to live in harmony
2-3
Don’t worry; be happy that God is in control.
4-7
Dwell on things above and God will be with you.
8-9
Contentment is found in Christ
10-13
Give thanks to God who will provide.
14-20
Greetings to the rest of you from all of us.
21-22
May Christ’s grace be with you.
23
Mark Key Words, repeated phrases.
Identify the Main subjects
Identify the theme (of the book/chapter/verse)
Sometimes the verse and chapter divisions don’t make sense.
This is why it is important to read the context.
Interpretation
Remember Context Rules-
Study the full counsel of God-
Remember Scripture never contradicts Scripture
Truth cannot contradict truth- God’s Word is truth therefore it cannot contradict itself.
Don’t base doctrine on an obscure passage
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