“Why We Study the Bible”
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'You have magnified Your Word above all your name'

  • Exodus 4:13b
  • Proverbs 16:12a
  • Psalm 10:11a
  • Psalm 138:2b (correct)

    • What comparison does the text make between the Bible and the Church's 'Declaration of Independence'?

  • The Bible is God Himself speaking to men.
  • The Word of God is complete.
  • The Bible is a Book of Divine instruction.
  • The Bible is the Church’s “Declaration of Independence”. (correct)

    • Being in Bible college, we should be _________

  • Teaching others about the Word.
  • Focusing only on interpretation.
  • Being a 'doer' of the Word not just a hearer. (correct)
  • Simply hearing the Word.

    • Which action should one take when approaching the Bible, according to the text?

    <p>Do as it says.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Our goal for Bible study is ______

    <p>life transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We must be born again.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of my Bible study time is: not only observation or interpretation, but it is an application that brings transformation in my life.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Desire the _____ of the word, I must be motivated

    <p>milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Continue in the ______.

    <p>Word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bible is the greatest book ever written.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word is _______, which means without error.

    <p>infallible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the MOST correct answer.......The Word of God is ______.

    <p>Complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bible is a Book of Divine ______, the Owner’s manual for life.

    <p>instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ in our right standing with, that man may be complete, Thoroughly equipped for every good work.

    <p>Instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ – teaching

    <p>Doctrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ - points out the error

    <p>Reproof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ - teaches us how to live right

    <p>Correction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bible is the ______ of the Kingdom of God.

    <p>Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Magna Carta example: our Bill of rights.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Example of doers in the Bible is _______

    <p>2 Timothy 3:5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jesus taught this truth in the parable of the two builders.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bible is God Himself speaking to men.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Be _____ and _____ to the Word of God.

    <p>willing / obedient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bible is God’s standard; no man could have written standard this high.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Martin Luther’s Bible Study Method: First, Shake the Tree, and ____________ – Read the Bible as a whole, from cover to cover, Climb the tree and shake each limb – study each book of the Bible, Shake each branch- Study a chapter of the Bible, Shake every twig – Study a verse in the chapter of a book in the Bible, Look under every leaf – Search the meaning of the individual words in the Bible.

    <p>the ripest fruit falls to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sin and the Bible, as stated in the text?

    <p>The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the ten spiritual disciplines listed in the text?

    <p>Memorize the word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Word of God do for believers?

    <p>Teaches, reproves, corrects, and trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bible study is a primary means _____________

    <p>To train and equip the believer for service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Martin Luther's Bible Study Method: Shake the Tree, and the ripest fruit falls to the ground – __________

    <p>Read the Bible as a whole, from cover to cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Martin Luther’s Bible Study Method: Climb the tree and shake each limb – ______________

    <p>study each book of the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Martin Luther’s Bible Study Method:
    Shake each branch- _____________

    <p>Study a chapter of the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Martin Luther’s Bible Study Method: __________ – Study a verse in the chapter of a book in the Bible

    <p>Shake every twig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Martin Luther’s Bible Study Method: ___________ – Search the meaning of the individual words in the Bible.

    <p>Look under every leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ten Spiritual Disciplines: (1) Meditate on the word, (2) Eat the word, (3) Picture the word, (4) Pray the word, (5) Study the word, (6) Sing the Word, (7) Live by the word, (8) Continue in the word, (9) Model the word, (10) Preach the Word.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word for growth, Word is essential for maturity, Word is essential for training and equipping.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ was understood by the average citizen and was used by the writers of the New Testament.

    <p>Greek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A translation is a systematic in another language while retaining the original sense.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _______ is a retelling of the original test; in other words, to clarify meaning.

    <p>Paraphrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    “Thought-for- Thought” translation, known as “_______” equivalence.

    <p>Dynamic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    “Word-for-word” translation, known as “_____” equivalence.

    <p>Formal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Guidelines for Effective Study Environment which are: Your study place should always be available to you for your study time, Your study place should be free from distractions, Your study place should contain all the study materials you need, your study space should contain a large desk or table, Your study place should have storage space, your study place should have a comfortable chair, your study place should have enough light, your study place should have a comfortable temperature, your study place should be separate from the place you take break.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    3 ways to approach reading the scriptures which are ________ , _________, and _________

    <p>Devotionally, Systematically, Topically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A topical approach, on its own, can cause imbalance. By choosing topics that are important or interesting, one may overlook or neglect other important truths.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Application Stage Examples which are: Is there an example for me to follow? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a promise to claim?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Six Pitfalls of Interpretation to watch out for when reading the Bible which are (1) Misreading, (2) Distorting the text, (3) Contradicting the text, (4) Subjectivism, (5) Relativism, (6)Overconfidence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _______ stage: Five questions to ask: What is the context?, What do the words mean?, what does the grammar show?, what is the background?, Interpret Scripture in the light of the other scripture.

    <p>interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Observation level 1 - Read it.........Observation level 2: What, when, where, how, who, and why...............Observation level 3: Digging deeper ( Attention to Detail)

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The study techniques: _____, _______, and ______

    <p>Observation, Interpretation, Application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Five Books of Moses by O.T. Allis is standard for discussion of the _______.

    <p>Pentateuch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of studying the Bible is: to receive ______ so you can grow in your relationship with God and fulfill His purpose for you life.

    <p>Revelation knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Introduction to the new Testament by ______

    <p>Thiessen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Introduction Guide to the Old Testament by _____.

    <p>Unger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An exhaustive Concordance is normally separate book.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A partial concordance DOES contain every Scripture that could possibly be found with those words.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of _______: Strong’s, Young’s, Cruden’s.

    <p>Concordances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ________is a useful tool for: Finding a scripture, Conducting a word search, Accomplishing a topic search.

    <p>Concordance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ is the best teacher. There is no substitute for reading the Bible. It throws a great deal of light on the commentaries.

    <p>Holy Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Be aware though that a learner can rely on the writing of commentators rather than gaining insight first-hand.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bible _____ example: WE Vine’s MA, expository Dictionary of New Testament words.

    <p>Dictionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The benefits of a Study Bible example: Chapter outlines, introductory paragraphs, supplemental notes and brief commentaries, cultural and historical information, General themes of the Bible, Practical application for you life, Margin notes, Cross-reference.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name 8 benefits of a Study Bible:

    <p>All answers are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The advantage of a Study Bible, is that it puts many useful ____ at the fingertips of the reader. (These bridge the gap between the ancient world and our contemporary society)

    <p>Tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The danger of study Bibles

    <p>All answers are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This study Bible is recommended for CFCI Bible College

    <p>Thompson Chain Reference Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Bibles available on the market:

    <p>All answers are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Martin Luther's Bible Study Method

    • Shake the Tree: Read the Bible from cover to cover
    • Climb the tree and shake each limb: Study each book of the Bible
    • Shake each branch: Study a chapter of the Bible
    • Shake every twig: Study a verse in the chapter of a book in the Bible
    • Look under every leaf: Search the meaning of individual words in the Bible

    Importance of the Bible

    • The Bible keeps us from sin, and sin keeps us from the Bible
    • The Bible teaches, reproves, corrects, and trains us

    Spiritual Disciplines

    • Meditate on the Word
    • Eat the Word
    • Picture the Word
    • Pray the Word
    • Study the Word
    • Sing the Word
    • Live by the Word
    • Continue in the Word
    • Model the Word
    • Preach the Word

    Bible Study

    • Bible Study is a primary means to train and equip the believer for service
    • Examples: Word for growth, Word is essential for maturity, Word is essential for training and equipping

    Bible Translation

    • “Word-for-word” translation, known as “formal” equivalence
    • “Thought-for-Thought” translation, known as “Dynamic” equivalence
    • A translation is a systematic rendering in another language while retaining the original sense
    • A paraphrase is a retelling of the original text to clarify meaning

    Characteristics of the Bible

    • The Bible is the greatest book ever written
    • The Word is infallible, which means without error
    • The Word of God is complete
    • The Bible is God Himself speaking to men
    • The Bible is God’s standard, no man could have written a standard this high
    • The Bible is a Book of Divine instruction, the Owner’s manual for life
    • Examples: Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, Instruction in our right standing with God, that man may be complete, Thoroughly equipped for every good work
    • The Bible is the Church’s “Declaration of Independence”
    • The Bible is the Constitution of the Kingdom of God
    • Psalm 138:2b “…You have magnified Your Word above all your name.”

    Approaching the Bible

    • When we approach the Bible, we should do as it says!
    • You are in Bible College to learn to be a “doer” of the Word and not a hearer only!
    • Our goal when studying the Bible is life-transformation
    • Confess: The goal of my Bible study time is not only observation or interpretation, but it is an application that brings transformation in my life
    • We must be born again
    • Desire the milk of the word, I must be motivated
    • Continue in the Word
    • Be willing and obedient to the Word of God

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