1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?
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1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?
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1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible?
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1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see?
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1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see?4. Interpretation - How do I know what it means?
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1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see?4. Interpretation - How do I know what it means?5. Integration - How do I integrate God’s Word into my life?(work, family, finances, relationships)
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6. Application - How can I USE God’s Word effectively? make decisions, defeat temptation, help others, comfort
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“Everyone who hears these words ofmine and puts them into practice is likethat wise man who built his house on
the rock.” Matthew 7:24
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To Build My Life on the Bible…1. I receive it with my ears
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For “Good Reception” I need to be…
Quiet
CalmCleanHumble
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To Build My Life on the Bible…2. I read it with my eyes
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To Build My Life on the Bible…3. I research it with my
hands & mouth
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Bible “STUDY” requires- writing down what I learn- talking about what I learn
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To Build My Life on the Bible…4. I review & remember
it with my mind
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To Build My Life on the Bible…5. I respond to it with
my actions
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I Can Trust The Bible Because…It is historically accurateIt is scientifically accurateIt is prophetically accurate
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I Can Trust The Bible Because…It is thematically unifiedIt is confirmed by JesusIt has survived all attacksIt has transforming power
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How Does God’s Word Change Me?LIFE RECREATOR
GUILT ERADICATOR
FAITH ACTIVATOR
GROWTH STIMULATOR
MIND ILLUMINATORMOOD ELEVATOR
POTENTIAL LIBERATOR
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How Do I Gain These Benefits?
RADRECEIVE itACCEPT it as my authorityDO it
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Letting the Holy Spirit showme the meaning of God’s
Word and how it applies to my life
Illumination:
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When God Opens My Eyes4 ways
I see the solution to my problemI see the barrier to my progressI see the defense for
what’s attacking meI see how God is walking with me
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How Can I Prepare To See?
It starts with a RELATIONSHIP with JesusIN and BY faith ask God to open my eyesA Humble attitude is a prerequisiteCleanse my heart of sin and conflictCommit in advance to do what God says
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Keys To Bible Study
I. Observation:What does it say?
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II. Interpretation:
What does it mean?
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What does it mean?5 characteristics
A Godly man is caring
A Godly man is consistent
A Godly man is cooperative
A Godly man is considerate
A Godly man is courageous
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III. Correlation:
What other verses explain it?
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IV. Application:
What will I do about it?
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Some Basic Rules of Interpretation
1. Consider the historicalcontext: Who is being
spoken to? Why?
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Some Basic Rules of Interpretation
2. Define the key words
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Some Basic Rules of Interpretation
3. Interpret unclear verseswith clear ones
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Bearing fruit is produced by remaining in ChristBearing fruit brings glory to GodBearing fruit will give me complete joy
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Some Basic Rules of Interpretation
4. Look for the most obviousmeaning
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• Remaining in Christ produces answered prayerAnswered prayer
brings glory to GodAnswered prayer gives me
complete joyI bear fruit by asking in prayer
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I bear fruit by asking in prayer