I have several book summaries at my own website starting with genesis. Rightly interpreting the bible the word method comes from the greek word methodos, which literally means a way or path of transit. In a book study, a reader will focus on understanding each verse throughout a bible book in order to learn more about the original setting of the text and how it applies today. Jenny over at the littlest way says she came up with the power method because she needed an acronym that expressed the power she believes gods word holds. These three methods will require the greatest effort on your part but will ultimately yield the best results. The best way to start a book study is to find an overview of the book to give you a general idea of the outline and contents of the material. Method 8 the book background method of bible study. Bible study methodstools christian growth rzim connect. The principles of bible book study, whether inductive or synthetic, are very similar. While often discussed in terms of jewish and christian writings from ancient times, historical criticism has also been applied to. It is important to recognize your presuppositions when you study and interpret the bible. Mar 05, 2017 logos 7 basic gives you lots of options to vary your notationsincluding kay arthurs inductive bible study system and john pipers look at the book method. Book by book, commentaries, dictionaries, encyclopedias, biographies, church history, maps, topicals bibles.
Creative bible study methods introduces the bible as the written word of the one true god. Key verse of the passage, for this particular study. This should be the first step in understanding the bible. Rick warrens bible study methods will help you develop a customized, personal approach to exploring and studying the riches of gods word. Bible study methods how to study a book of the bible. Choose a short book to begin with, such as the book of 1.
Method eight the book background method of bible study method nine the book survey method of bible study method ten the chapter analysis method of bible study method eleven the book synthesis method of bible study method twelve the verse by verse method of bible study method 1 the devotional method of bible study in the devotional. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. When you become interested in a certain book you can study it indepth. I suggest working through a small book of the bible and read around 8 verses a day. By learning proper bible study methods you will become a voice through which god can speak his truths to a spiritually hungry world. Step 3 discover what you are able of the following. When you purchase the bible study methods course, youll automatically receive access to all course materials, including.
The bible study charts on this page are also available as a pdf download the bible study charts pdf and have been reproduced, with grateful appreciation, from warren, richard, with william a. At least one of them is exactly what youre looking foran approach thats right for you, right where youre at. Methods of bible study biblical research institute. The writings of the bible reflect diversity in authorship, genre and cultural background. Read the bible book through at one sitting in the king james version of 1611 or other more literal version of your choice. For many of us, the encounter with scripture is limited to. The following procedure provides a stepbystep outline for studying a whole book of the bible. What lutherans think about the bible attitudes we bring to scripture some helpful ways to read the bible the book of faith initiative recommends a 4fold method of reading scripture. Bible study methods by douglas main nook book ebook. This easytounderstand book shows you how to study the bible rick warrens way. With chapter and versebyverse methods and with the study of an overall book, the principles and goals are the same. Bible study methods spring 2005 page 3 involved personally with us and is not merely impersonally dropping commandments on us from on high.
But this arrangement greatly helps in memory and general understanding of the methods. Html pdf in the devotional method of bible study a passage of the bible, large or small, is read and meditated on until the holy spirit guides you to an application of the passage into. Formerly published as personal bible study methods. It takes a passive reading and allows gods word to flow from your mind through your body. Read the book through to get the perspective and the general emphasis of the book. Such study will require more time than the previous methods mentioned, but it will be amply rewarding. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Presuppositions for interpretation section overview this is a course in basic introduction to the bible. This bible study method focuses either on a complete book in the bible or specific part of a book, such as a specific chapter, a range of verses, or a single verse itself. First of all make up your mind that you will put some time every day into the study of the word of god. That is an easy resolution to make, and not a very difficult one to keep. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. But theres nothing like reading and listening to what.
Method 2 the chapter summary method of bible study. Survey an entire book of the bible by reading it through several times to get a general overview of its contents. Each practical method has a handwritten example to demonstrate it and make it easy for you to follow the steps. Read download rick warrens bible study methods pdf pdf. Oct 16, 2019 when you purchase the bible study methods course, youll automatically receive access to all course materials, including.
Discusses the goal and the advantage to studying a whole book of the bible. The book survey method of bible study is the first of three methods of bible study that, together, will give you an extremely comprehensive view of each book of the bible. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Usually, in a traditional bible study, the goal is to break down a whole book into several smaller pieces. Study the background of the book and make notes on its contentsthe history, geography, culture, science, people, events, and topics covered. In the chapter summary method of bible study we attempt to gain an understanding of the contents of any given chapter of the bible by reading it in its entirety several times at least five, asking a series of questions relating to the content of the chapter, and ending with a general summary of the chapter. Twelve ways you can unlock gods word 9780310273004 by rick warren. Studying a whole book of the bible is very different than a traditional bible study.
We call the interpretation of the bible hermeneutics and so this is a course in introductory hermeneutics. Historical criticism, also known as the historicalcritical method or higher criticism, is a branch of criticism that investigates the origins of ancient texts in order to understand the world behind the text. Twelve ways you can unlock gods word kindle edition by warren, rick. The procedure for studying a whole book is outlined below. Bible study methods is not a book that you just read through like purpose driven life, it is just what the title says, a list of methods that you can use to study people in the bible, chapters, words topics or other subjects. The principle is to proceed from the whole to its parts.
Readers will learn how to study the bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. So grab your bible, your journal, your favorite pens or highlighters, and a warm cup of coffee and lets dig into the word together. Rick warren in the purpose driven life you were created to become like christ. In this series on bible study methods i intend to describe what are generally known as inductive bible study methods. The paperback of the rick warrens bible study methods. I enjoy reading and hearing what others learn from their bible study and that encourages me a ton. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. How to use color coding to enhance your bible study time. Not all books of the bible are big enough to contain segments, subsections, sections, and divisions. At least one of them is exactly what youre looking foran approach thats. For example, two general ways people study the bible are by book or by topic. Pastor andy deanes new book teaches you forty different stepbystep bible study methods to help you discover, apply and enjoy gods word. This easytounderstand guide offers 12 different bible study methods to help you explore biblical truths, apply them to your life, and grow as a disciple.
Living by the book, a handbook on how to study the bible effectivelyhendricks is finally. In these videos, ill show you exactly how to do each bible study method, step by step. Its a selfpaced, 7day online course that includes 7 training videos, a workbook, and stepbystep printable worksheets for each method. And for creatives, ordinary bible study methods can sometimes seem a bit lackluster. Bible study methods lesson 1 introduction to hermeneutics part 1 section 1. Logos 7 basic gives you lots of options to vary your notationsincluding kay arthurs inductive bible study system and john pipers look at the book method. Read the bible book or passages in which this persons life is prominent, for example, abraham in genesis 1225, plus references to abraham in hebrews 11 and romans 4. With the quantity of bible study methods available, everyone can find a method that offers the best results for their learning style. If you have a study bible these book overviews can be found at the beginning of the book in your bible. Does anyone have suggestions for bible study methodsprograms that may help me in this endeavor. Methods of bible study part 1, by book real bible study. Bible study should be approached with a prayerful desire to learn.
And i really love participating in structured, written bible studies of all kinds. Use our bible study tools and reference books also called reference or background sources, or resources to get quick specific facts or information or an overview of a subject. In order to really maximize this bible study method, you should acquire or purchase a good study bible and one of the following two bible resources. Shell, 12 dynamic bible study methods, victor books, wheaton, illinois, 1987. The goal of the class was primarily to teach the inductive bible study method observation, interpretation, application and secondarily to learn the book of hosea. Bible study methods walks you through stepbystep how to study gods word. Learn how to do a background study on a book in the bible. You will no longer only be an echo of what you hear from others. Ive tried various ways to study over the years and always come back to these tried and true methods that plunge me deeper into the word of god. Rick warrens bible study methods by warren, rick ebook. Let us summarize various methods for studying the great bible biographies. The book synthesis method is a companion to two other methods the book survey and the chapter analysis. Preamble this statement is addressed to all members of the seventhday adventist church with the purpose of providing guidelines on how to study the bible, both the trained biblical scholar and others. To begin this study method, choose a chapter or portion of scripture you wish to study.
But sometimes i think that doing a study of the bible from a broader or more general perspective would greatly benefit my knowledge and understanding of the bible as a whole. Bible study methods and applications christian bible studies. But can i just tell you that a girl needs to know gods word for herself. The common theme that unifies the bible as a whole focuses on the story of creation, fall and redemption. As we have already seen in the introduction, the ultimate goal of all bible study is application, not interpretation. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece.
Living by the book, a handbook on how to study the bible effectivelyhendricks is finally scaling back for health reasons. In the fall of 2016, i taught a bible study methods course at our church using the book of hosea as our case study. The inductive bible study method is one of the simple bible studies that is very rewarding. The inductive method makes observations on a passage of scripture and then draws conclusions based on those observations. This involved reading and rereading one book of the bible and recognizing its general overview, as well as looking closer. Rick warrens bible study methods and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
There are a variety of methods that can be used to study the bible. Study the background of the book and make notes on its. There is something, however, in bible study more important than the best methods, that is, the fundamental conditions of profitable study. Since god wants to change our lives through his word, it is important to learn how to apply scripture to our lives before learning any other methods of. It points you to other resources most of which are available on the internet now. It gives you not just one, but twelve methods for exploring the riches of gods word.