INTRODUCTION This article explains how to study the Bible by the typological method. This method is also referred to as study by “types.” In this article, the method is defined, explained, and I have also given an example study of Joseph as a ‘type’ of Jesus Christ. THE METHOD DEFINED To understand how to do…
Read MoreINTRODUCTION The Bible is a collection of 66 individual books containing history, drama, romance, adventure, and poetry. The Bible is much more than great literature, but it is great literature both in content and form. When you study the content of a book you study the message of the book. You learn the spiritual truths…
Read MoreINTRODUCTION This article defines and explains the theological method of Bible study. I have also included an example of this method, by studying the Christology of Colossians. (Christology is the study of the doctrine of Jesus Christ). THE METHOD DEFINED The theological method focuses on the study of basic Bible doctrines. It is the study…
Read MoreINTRODUCTION This article defines and explains the biographical method of Bible study, and I have also included an example of a biographical study of King Saul. THE METHOD DEFINED A biography is the story of someone’s life. The biographical method of Bible study focuses on the lives of Bible personalities. By studying the lives of…
Read MoreBefore you read this article, please read the following: How To Do a Survey Study of a Complete Book of the Bible How To Do a Chapter Study How To Do a Paragraph Study INTRODUCTION We have already looked at how to survey a Bible book and do a chapter study within that book. We…
Read MoreBefore you read this article, please read the following: How To Study a Complete Book of the Bible How To Do a Chapter Study INTRODUCTION In previous articles, we have look at how to study a book of the Bible, and also how to study a chapter of the Bible. When you studied a chapter you…
Read MoreBefore you read this article, please read How To Study a Complete Book of the Bible. INTRODUCTION In this article you will learn how to study an individual chapter within a book of the Bible. I have also included an example of a chapter study for you to read and understand. THE METHOD DEFINED Chapter study…
Read MoreBefore you read this article, read: 2 Ways to Make Your bible Study Come Alive. INTRODUCTION This short study will teach you how to complete a survey of an entire book of the Bible. You will also learn how to create a chart and an outline to summarize your studies. I have also included an…
Read MoreThere are many ways and methods of studying the Bible. The following two methods of organizing your Bible Study passages and notes are both practical and easy to follow. 1. OUTLINING An outline is a method of organizing study notes. Your outline summarises the information from the passage or book you are studying, and makes it…
Read MoreBefore you begin, you need to read: How To Do an English Word Study As you begin with Hebrew Word Studies, remember that it is not necessary for you to know the Hebrew language, although it would be a great help if you have a basic knowledge and at least are able to read Hebrew….
Read MoreIntroduction In this present life, believers often experience persecution, difficulties, suffering, and trials of various kinds. God never promised that it would be any different as long as we are on this earth. However, in the future it will be totally different! God has promised all true believers a glorious future of perfect joy and peace that will…
Read MoreIntroduction The Bible tells us that in the life to come true believers will experience unending joy and perfect peace. In our present life, however, we often experience tears and trials, sickness and sadness, suffering and sorrow. Sometimes we suffer simply because we are human beings who live on a sin-cursed earth. At other times our suffering comes…
Read MoreIntroduction One of the most important areas of Christian living is that of marriage and the family. Even those who do not marry do interact with parents, brothers and sisters or with other people who are married, so everyone can profit from learning what the Bible teaches about this subject. Marriage customs differ greatly from one place or…
Read MoreIntroduction One of the great privileges we have as Christians is praying to our Father in heaven. Though he is infinitely greater than we are, we can speak to him at any time about anything. We do not have to make a special reservation to talk to him, we do not have to meet him at a…
Read MoreIntroduction Many people are eager to accept the salvation that Jesus gives. However, they often have questions about living as a Christian. Some wonder whether they will be able to live a Christian life. Others aren’t sure that they are willing to do all that Jesus might ask of them. Still others are afraid that Christianity will take…
Read MoreIntroduction Before Jesus left his disciples, he promised that he would send the Holy Spirit to them when he returned to heaven. The Holy Spirit would come to them, live within them, and help them live the kind of life Jesus wanted them to live. He would also serve as their counselor and guide, bringing to their minds…
Read MoreIntroduction In Lesson Four we learned about the wonderful things that Jesus Christ said and did while he was on earth. However, you may wonder what all this has to do with you. You may be asking: “Did Jesus die in my place? Can I find forgiveness for all my sins? Can I really be sure that…
Read MoreIntroduction When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, they became afraid and tried to hide from God. They knew they had disobeyed God and felt ashamed. They no longer wanted to have God in their lives. But God, in his love, sought them out and talked with them. God told them that they would surely…
Read MoreIntroduction Many people wonder about the origin of our world. They ask: “Where did everything come from? How did the universe get started? Was there someone who made this beautiful and complex world? Or did everything just happen by chance?” Today many people believe that everything in our world came about simply by chance. They teach that all that…
Read MoreIntroduction For many people the word “God” does not mean very much. They do not know who God is or what he has done. They do not know whether there is only one God or many gods—or whether there is any God at all. They may have some general ideas about God and may even use his name…
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