Bible Study Seminar Seminar Content n Part 1
Bible Study Seminar
Seminar Content n Part 1: Importance of Bible Study n Part 2: Inductive Bible Study 1 n Part 3: Inductive Bible Study 2 n Part 4: Associative Bible Study n Part 5: Devotional Bible Study
Benefits of Bible Study: 1. We grow closer to God.
Benefits of Bible Study: 1. We grow closer to God. 2. We apply Bible principles to our lives.
Benefits of Bible Study: 1. We grow closer to God. 2. We apply Bible principles to our lives. 3. We share the Bible with others. n Individually n In groups n In evangelization.
Overview of the Bible: n Origin Where did the Bible come from? n Arrangement n Contents n Purpose Why was the Bible given? n Benefits How can we profit from the Bible? How is the Bible organized? What are the events, persons, etc.
Origin of the Bible: n Inspired of God 2 Timothy 3: 16
Origin of the Bible: n Inspired of God n Guided by the Holy Spirit 2 Timothy 3: 16 John 16: 13
Origin of the Bible: * n Inspired of God n Guided by the Holy Spirit John 16: 13 n Written by holy men 2 Peter 1: 21 v 40 Authors v 1600 years 2 Timothy 3: 16 *Adapted from Barnes’ Bible Charts
Composition of the Bible: The Bible contains 66 Books n 39 Books in the Old Testament “The New Testament Concealed” n 27 Books in the New Testament “The Old Testament revealed”
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Purpose of the Bible: n Keeps us from sin Psalm 119: 11
Purpose of the Bible: n Keeps us from sin n Enlightens us Psalm 119: 11 2 Timothy 3: 15
Purpose of the Bible: n Keeps us from sin n Enlightens us n Instructs us Psalm 119: 11 2 Timothy 3: 15 2 Timothy 3: 16 -17
Purpose of the Bible: n Keeps us from sin n Enlightens us n Instructs us n Purifies us Psalm 119: 11 2 Timothy 3: 15 2 Timothy 3: 16 -17 1 Peter 1: 22
Purpose of the Bible: n Keeps us from sin n Enlightens us n Instructs us n Purifies us n Frees us Psalm 119: 11 2 Timothy 3: 15 2 Timothy 3: 16 -17 1 Peter 1: 22 John 8: 32
Purpose of the Bible: n Keeps us from sin Psalm 119: 11 n Enlightens us n Instructs us n Purifies us n Frees us John 8: 32 n Saves us James 1: 21 2 Timothy 3: 15 2 Timothy 3: 16 -17 1 Peter 1: 22
Completeness of the Bible: n All Spiritual Truth John 16: 13
Completeness of the Bible: n All Spiritual Truth John 16: 13 n All Spiritual Life and Godliness 2 Peter 1: 3
Completeness of the Bible: n All Spiritual Truth John 16: 13 n All Spiritual Life and Godliness 2 Peter 1: 3 n Whole Counsel of God Acts 20: 27
Indestructibility of the Bible: n Lasts Forever Matthew 24: 35 1 Peter 1: 25
The Bible Contains: n The Mind of God n The State of Man n The Way of Salvation n The Happiness of Believers n The Doom of Sinners n The Hope of the World
The Bible Gives Warnings: n Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4: 2
The Bible Gives Warnings: n Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4: 2 n Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22: 18 -19
The Bible Gives Warnings: n Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4: 2 n Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22: 18 -19 n Preach and teach only God’s Word Mark 7: 7 -9
The Bible Gives Warnings: n Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4: 2 n Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22: 18 -19 n Preach and teach only God’s Word n Believe no other Gospel Mark 7: 7 -9 Galatians 1: 8
The Bible Gives Warnings: n Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4: 2 n Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22: 18 -19 n Preach and teach only God’s Word n Believe no other Gospel n Christ’s Word will judge us Mark 7: 7 -9 Galatians 1: 8 John 12: 48
The Bible Answers Questions: n About the Origin of Life: “Where did I come from? ”
The Bible Answers Questions: n About the Purpose of Life: “Why am I here? ”
The Bible Answers Questions: n About the Purpose of Life: “Why am I here? ”
The Bible Answers Questions: n About the Purpose of Life: “Why am I here? ”
The Bible Answers Questions: n About What Happens After Death: ”Where am I going when I die? ”
The Bible Answers Questions: n About What Happens After Death: ”Where am I going when I die? ”
The Value of Bible Study: 1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4: 4).
The Value of Bible Study: 1. It is Spiritual food 2. It contains Gods will (Matthew 4: 4). (2 Tim. 3: 16).
The Value of Bible Study: 1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4: 4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3: 16). 3. It reveals God to man (John 10: 35).
The Value of Bible Study: 1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4: 4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3: 16). 3. It reveals God to man (John 10: 35). 4. It leads people to Christ (John 20: 30 -31).
The Value of Bible Study: 1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4: 4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3: 16). 3. It reveals God to man (John 10: 35). 4. It leads people to Christ 5. It is absolute in its authority (John 20: 30 -31). (Psalms 89: 34).
The Value of Bible Study: 1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4: 4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3: 16). 3. It reveals God to man (John 10: 35). 4. It leads people to Christ 5. It is absolute in its authority 6. It is complete in its revelation (John 20: 30 -31). (Psalms 89: 34). (Jude 3).
The Value of Bible Study: 7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89: 34).
The Value of Bible Study: 7. It is final in its content 8. It is infallible (Psalms 89: 34). (Hebrews 6: 18).
The Value of Bible Study: 7. It is final in its content 8. It is infallible (Psalms 89: 34). (Hebrews 6: 18). 9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119: 89).
The Value of Bible Study: 7. It is final in its content 8. It is infallible (Psalms 89: 34). (Hebrews 6: 18). 9. Its authority is complete and final 10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (Ps. 119: 89). (2 Tim. 3: 16).
The Value of Bible Study: 7. It is final in its content 8. It is infallible (Psalms 89: 34). (Hebrews 6: 18). 9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119: 89). 10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (2 Tim. 3: 16). 11. It offers certainty of salvation (John 20: 31).
The Value of Bible Study: 7. It is final in its content 8. It is infallible (Psalms 89: 34). (Hebrews 6: 18). 9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119: 89). 10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (2 Tim. 3: 16). 11. It offers certainty of salvation (John 20: 31). 12. It exposes religious error (Matthew 22: 29).
The Value of Bible Study: n Without the Bible, man has no moral compass to direct the affairs of life.
The Value of Bible Study: n The Bible tells us about God’s love and teaches us how to live. I am crucified with Christ… Galatians 2: 20
Jesus said about Scripture: n “My words are spirit and life” (John 6: 63).
Jesus said about Scripture: n n “My words are spirit and life” (John 6: 63). “The truth shall make you free” (John 8: 32).
Jesus said about Scripture: “My words are spirit and life” (John 6: 63). n “The truth shall make you free” (John 8: 32). n “All who love me, keep my words” (John 14: 23). n
Jesus said about Scripture: “My words are spirit and life” (John 6: 63). n “The truth shall make you free” (John 8: 32). n “All who love me, keep my words” (John 14: 23). n “My words will judge you” n (John 12: 48).
Jesus said about Scripture: n Jesus told the Sadducees that they were in error: a. They did not know the word of God. b. They did not know God’s Power (Mat. 22: 29).
Jesus said about Scripture: n Jesus told the Sadducees that they were in error: a. They did not know the word of God. b. They did not know God’s Power (Mat. 22: 29). n Jesus’ statements indicate: a. The importance of Bible knowledge. b. The danger of Bible ignorance.
David said about Scripture: n Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Ps. 119: 105). I am crucified with Christ… Galatians 2: 20
Paul said about Scripture (2 Tim 2: 13 -17): n It makes wise unto salvation (v. 15). n It is inspired by God (v. 16). n It is spiritually profitable (v. 16). n It furnishes unto all good works (v. 17).
The Bible - God’s Revelation to Man Acts 20: 32 Man Needs it: Man Needs to: § To know God Acts 17: 14 -25 § Study It Psalm 1: 1 -2 § To know Self Gen. 1: 26 -27 § Believe It Romans 10: 10 § To know Sin 1 John 3: 4 -8 "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God…” 2 Timothy 3: 16 § To know Truth John 8: 32 § To know Eternity Rev. 21: 8 § Obey It Jer. 7: 23 § Love It Psalm 119: 97 Adapted from Barnes’ Bible Charts § Teach It 2 Tim. 2: 21
*Basic principles of Bible study: 1. Ask the right questions.
Basic principles of Bible study: 1. Ask the right questions. 2. Write down what you observe.
Basic principles of Bible study: 1. Ask the right questions. 2. Write down what you observe. 3. Apply the Bible principles you learn to your Christian life.
Basic principles of Bible study: * 1. Ask the right questions. 2. Write down what you observe. 3. Apply the Bible principles you learn to your Christian life. 4. Study the Bible systematically. • • • Schedule a regular Bible study time. Keep a notebook in a systematic way. Gather the appropriate study materials. *Adapted from Rick Warren’s Bible Study Methods
Basic principles of Bible study: 5. Develop a religious library.
Basic principles of Bible study: 6. Spend time in prayer before each study.
Conclusion: When we read the Bible, we will: n Put on Christian armor Eph. (6: 13 -17).
Ephesians 6: 13 -17 The Shield of Faith The Helmet of Salvation The Breastplate of Righteousness The Belt of Truth Feet Prepared With the Gospel of Peace The Sword of the Spirit
Conclusion: When we read the Bible, we will: n Put on Christian armor Eph. (6: 13 -17). n Lay up treasures in heaven (Matt. 6: 20).
Where is our treasure?
Conclusion: When we read the Bible, we will: n Put on Christian armor Eph. (6: 13 -17). n Lay up treasures in heaven (Matt. 6: 20). Read…. . Understand…. . Apply…. . Obey
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Common objections to Bible study: 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ”
Common objections to Bible study: 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ” 2. “I’m not intelligent enough. ”
Common objections to Bible study: 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ” 2. “I’m not intelligent enough. ” 3. “I’m not educated enough. ”
Common objections to Bible study: 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ” 2. “I’m not intelligent enough. ” 3. “I’m not educated enough. ” 4. “I don’t have enough time. ”
Common objections to Bible study: 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ” 2. “I’m not intelligent enough. ” 3. “I’m not educated enough. ” 4. “I don’t have enough time. ” 5. “I have other priorities. ”
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