How to study the Bible 18 Articles

by rogerallen

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER What is a Parable? Parable, as has been rightly said, is something put alongside' to give a comparison. The word para' is the same as in parallel' so it is possible to see how the two ideas c...read more

by Mark Jones

The Bible is the greatest book in the world.It is of great benefit to those who would study it to first get to know the author in a personal way.And before you attempt to read and study the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit to ...read more

by Louise Tucker

Before you begin to read and study the Bible you should start off with a prayer. Then read Psalms 118:19 "Open thou mine, eyes that I may behold wondrous things of thy Law." The bible abounds with wondrous, spiritual go...read more

by Corey Latta

The study of scripture is foundational to the Christian life. In order to follow Christ, one must follow him through the pages of His word. The call of discipleship is the call to be a learner, to engage in the life long...read more

by Burke McKay

First you'll need three things; a pen, a pad of paper, and a Bible. The Bible should be one that you can easily read and understand, so unless you grew up speaking Elizabethan/Victorian English I suggest one written in to...read more

by Greg Larson

There are any number of ways to study God's word and any one of them can be effective but there are some basic things, a framework one might call it, that can make the time spent in God's word more fruitful, regardless of ...read more

by Terri Guinn

The best way to read the bible for me is praying to God before I read any of it, for how can you really understand without guidance from above. I have read the bible verses many times and would get so frustrated that I did...read more

by Sheila Uppal

Many who begin to study the bible may read it with lack of understanding. One of the best ways to study the bible is to begin with prayer asking for guidance and direction. Then to begin is to know who the creater, the mos...read more

by Patricia Skinner

How do you view Bible study? Do you study the Bible personally? For many, the Bible appears to be a complex Book, especially so if you are not a studious person, so many stories within a story. Is it to be taken literally,...read more

by Truefreedom

"Study to show thyself approved unto God." Reading the Bible, and studying the scriptures are two different things. Many Christians only read translations. Some read devotionals, and pocket promise books or Our Daily Br...read more

by Joseph Guy

How to study the Bible can be answered in different ways. And it can be answered by, how deep you want to study. I would tell the beginners that what they need is a good King James Version, and a Beacon Bible Commentary. A...read more

by Giles Day

In order for Bible Study to be of use to the person doing the studying, it is important for it to be effective. Effective and lasting Bible Study has to be historically and scientifically accurate and complete. It is true ...read more

by James Bligen

In a world where time is of the essence, it is imperative that we study the bible. However, with busy schedules and multiple jobs it is hard to nail down a specific time in which to study the word of God. Everyone has th...read more

by Tom Hilpert

Basics of Studying the Bible Revelation 3:8 I am a pastor. I try, to the best of my ability, to interpret the Bible correctly and explain it to our church. After all, the gift of "teacher" is one which God gives for ...read more

by Helmut Schmid

There are a lot of people in the world today that want to turn to God, But they are confused on where to start in the bible. The bible is divided into two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. To begin with the b...read more

by Steve Churon

first lets look at why is it important to study: niv ezra 7:9-11 He had begun his journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gra...read more

by Ronald Holmes

I feel an important reason for studying the Bible is to know more about God. A number of years ago as I was studying the book of Psalms I noticed how many things David said that God is. A classic example is Psalm 18:2 wh...read more

by Pearl Nabi

There are rules set in place for studying the Bible but who put those rules in place and who's to say that they're right? It seem that the most significant thing about these rules is that they were all set in place by man....read more