“Why We Study the Bible”

'You have magnified Your Word above all your name'

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

Being in Bible college, we should be _________

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

Our goal for Bible study is ______

We must be born again.

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

Desire the _____ of the word, I must be motivated

Continue in the ______.

The Bible is the greatest book ever written.

The word is _______, which means without error.

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

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

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

_______ – teaching

_______ - points out the error

______ - teaches us how to live right

The Bible is the ______ of the Kingdom of God.

Magna Carta example: our Bill of rights.

Example of doers in the Bible is _______

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

The bible is God Himself speaking to men.

Be _____ and _____ to the Word of God.

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

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.

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

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

What does the Word of God do for believers?

Bible study is a primary means _____________

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

_______ 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.

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

The study techniques: _____, _______, and ______

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

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.

Introduction to the new Testament by ______

Introduction Guide to the Old Testament by _____.

An exhaustive Concordance is normally separate book.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Name 8 benefits of a Study Bible:

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)

The danger of study Bibles

This study Bible is recommended for CFCI Bible College

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