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John 14:10 tn Or “does.” John 14:10 tn Or “his mighty acts”; Grk “his works.”sn Miraculous deeds is most likely a reference to the miraculous signs Jesus had performed, which he viewed as a manifestation of the mighty acts of God. Those he performed in the presence of the disciples served as a basis for faith (although a secondary ...
- Purpose of Bible Study
- Prerequisites of Bible Study
- Principles of Bible Study
- Process of Bible Study
- Practice of Bible Study
- Reflections
The Doorway to a New Domain
Scripture tells us that there are really two realms: that which is seen and that which is unseen. The first is the realm of apparent reality, the world we know through our minds and our five senses. If it were not for divine revelation, we would be locked into this level without any way of breaking through to the second realm, the world of ultimate reality. Bound to the level of the finite, the relative, and the temporal, we would be unable to find the meaning and purpose we long for that can...
The Pathway to a Better Life
There are several reasons for getting into the Word and letting the Word get into us. Here are six: 1.Nourishment and growth. The Bible was not merely written for our information, but for our transformation. "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work" (2 Tim. 3:16-17). While the Bible is an inspired revelation from the living God, it requires our re...
The Prerequisite of a Plan
Even if a person realizes the tremendous significance of a working knowledge of the Word in his life, the prospect of Bible study may still seem unexciting and unrewarding because of the inadequate procedures he has used in the past. He may be properly motivated, but he could also be a victim of improper methods. When people grope in the darkness of haphazard approaches to Scripture, it is little wonder that Bible study seems so unsatisfying and has such a minimal place in their lives. The hi...
The Prerequisite of Discipline
While we need a plan or method of getting into Scripture for ourselves, no approach to the study of the Bible will be effective without a measure of discipline and consistency. If we are convinced of the value of time spent in the Word (the problem of motivation) and realize that fruitful approaches are available (the problem of method), the only remaining obstacle is the inertia that keeps us from beginning and tempts us to stop. There is no shortcut to extracting the deeper spiritual truths...
The Prerequisite of Dependence
We need a plan for Bible study, and we need the discipline to follow through with that plan so that it will become a habitual part of our lives. But these will do us little good if they are not pursued with a conscious sense of dependence upon the teaching and illuminating ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:13-15). We must combine discipline (human responsibility) with dependence (divine sovereignty) as we approach the Scriptures. We cannot properly comprehend or respond to biblical truths...
Rules
1. Treat the Bible as a complete book; it is a unity in diversity. Try to relate each book you study to the central theme of Scripture: God's loving plan to redeem and restore imperfect people through the perfect work of His Son. 2. The Bible is a unified book, but as we study its pages, we should also remember that it is a progressive revelation. Over the fifteen or more centuries during which it was written, its portrait of God and His redemptive program was gradually enriched and clarified...
Research
1. In Bible study as well as prayer, it is crucial to choose the right time and place so that we can be consistent. This discipline of consistency is essential to a growing theoretical and practical knowledge of the Word of God. Listen to this statement by D. L. Moody: A man stood up in one of our meetings and said he hoped for enough out of the series of meetings to last him all his life. I told him he might as well try to eat enough breakfast at one time to last him his lifetime. This is a...
Response
Even if we observe all the rules, engage in conscientious and thorough research, and develop dazzling principles, we can still miss the whole point of Bible study. God did not inspire Scripture so that we could accumulate a great wealth of information, but "that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work" (2 Tim. 3:17). As Irving L. Jensen noted, "The important thing is not how many times you've gone through the Bible, but whether the Bible has gone through you." We must res...
Now that we have looked at the purpose, prerequisites, and principles of Bible study, it is time to begin the process. To do this, you should familiarize yourself with four basic steps that will enrich your time in the Word regardless of what specific method you use: ask, answer, accumulate, and apply. With them, Bible study will be productive and ...
The practice of Bible study involves a variety of methods that will enable you to uncover the treasures of Scripture in different ways. Each is designed to provide its own particular benefit, and it is a good idea to try using all of them to find the ones that help you the most. After becoming familiar with them, you may want to switch methods from...
1. Write down the six purposes of Bible study that were given earlier in this booklet. ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ Think about this list and use it as a motivation builder that will help you overcome the barriers to your own study of God's Word. 2. What are the six prerequisi...
Aug 1, 2021 · When Jesus sought the man later and asked if he believed in the Son of Man, Scripture records his perfect response: “‘I believe, Lord.’. And he worshiped Him” (John 9:3 8). In opting for God’s works, we gain a purpose much greater—and will accomplish much more—than we ever could without Him. GOING FURTHER.
Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching. 2 Timothy 3:7. Verse Concepts. always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Ephesians 6:17. Verse Concepts. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
In Exodus 28, a mitre (the Revised Version margin "turban") is enumerated among Aaron's articles of dress, which were to be made by tailors of recognized skill. On the forefront of the mitre was a "plate of pure gold" with the words "Holy to Yahweh" (i.e. consecrated to Yahweh) inscribed upon it. This gold plate was fastened to the mitre by a ...
The Bible is God speaking directly to His creation. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that, “all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”. The Bible is God’s way of teaching us about who He is ...
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Jun 14, 2024 · Thou shall not covet your neighbor. (Exodus 20:17) Jesus summed up all of the 10 Commandments. As we look at commandments 1-4, they are vertical, about our relationship with God. (Love the Lord your God.) As we look at commandments 5-10, they are horizontal, about our relationship with others. (Love your neighbor as yourself.)
