How to Study the Bible
A Practical Guide to
Independent Bible Study
Samuel G. Dawson
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Although written by a serious non-denominational Bible student and teacher of nearly 40 years, this book is not for the professional Bible scholar or theologian. It is for the independent Bible student who would like to know more of the Bible's teaching without a denominational slant or dependence on a professional. In recent years, the availability of helpful reference works has exploded, as have resources on the Internet. As modern Bibles and the religious world are becoming more premillennialistic
and Calvanistic, the emphasis on online easy-to-use Bible aids helps today's student remain true to God's word-for-word inspired text. You can take advantage of these new opportunities for yourself.
Samuel G. Dawson brings the Bible to life as he makes it relevant for today. Lessons progress from examining basic attitudes toward the Bible to choosing a dependable translation to rules for interpretation to dealing with difficulties in the Bible. Not only will you learn how to study the Bible, but you'll also come away with good, basic Bible knowledge from all the examples given in the book.
While this book is an extension of the popular cassette album on how to study the Bible, it contains significant new material not on the cassettes. It begins with a new chapter on "Jesus' Call for Disciples" that demonstrates what it means to be a true disciple or student of God's word, rather than just a spectator sitting in a pew. Another chapter explores "The Importance of the Old Testament to New Testament Christians," while it exposes many of our unfounded prejudices against the Old Covenant. A great help is a list of "Old Testament Passages Quoted in the New Testament," which points us to the inspired commentary on those prophetic verses. Also, the 42-page "Outline of the Bible" provides a valuable tool for grasping the overall view and context of the Bible and is a fascinating read in itself. Other items of importance is a strategy for both individuals and churches to use in teaching and studying all of the books and topics of Bible in a timely fashion, and an analysis of how all of us have two reservoirs of Bible knowledge: topical and book-by-book.
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This book will open up the scriptures to you,
highlight God's consistency and love for mankind,
and help you learn independently of preachers and clergy.
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How to Study the Bible will help you:
- be a serious disciple or student of God's word, so you can adhere to that teaching and bear fruit
- recognize the Bible's guarantee that you can understand it
- understand the Bible for yourself, with no denominational allegiance
- develop an overall view of the Bible
- consider habits which will aid your understanding
- rid yourself of practices which hinder your understanding
- investigate the differences in Bible translations
- appreciate many aids which will help you in more serious study
- learn common-sense principles of interpretation
- realize the power of figurative language
- explore the importance of studying the Old Testament in order to understand the New
- discover an orderly plan for studying all the books of the Bible
- determine when to study topics vs. the books of the Bible
- help your congregation develop an orderly plan for teaching all of the Bible
- manage the growth of your two reservoirs of Bible knowledge
- deal forthrightly with difficult passages in the Bible
- find commercial and free Bible software to aid your study
- study the Bible in the original languages it was written in, if you desire
How to Study the Bible is ideal for: individual study, preaching, elders,
classes, personal evangelism, new converts, and gifts.
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Table of Contents for How to Study the Bible
Introduction: Jesus' Call for Disciples
Disciple Defined
A Disciple Adheres to What He's Learned
A Disciple Adheres to Christ's Teaching Above All Else
A Disciple Bears Much Fruit
Section I: Understanding the Bible
Chapter 1: Why We Should Study the
Bible
The Bible Is Just Like Any Other Book We Study
We Need Proper Attitudes for Studying the Bible
Scriptures Emphasize the Need to Study
Chapter 2: Attitudes Toward Understanding the Bible
People Have Been Taught They Can’t Understand the Bible
The Bible Guarantees That We Can Understand It
Attitudes Necessary for Understanding the Bible
Reasons We Should Strongly Desire to Understand
the Bible
Chapter 3: Attitudes Which Hinder Bible Study
Don’t See the Need to Study the Bible
An Inordinate Desire to Please the World
Making the Bible Be the “Property of the Priesthood”
Too Much Reverence for Authority Found in Great Names
Using the Bible to Prove What We Already Believe
Reading the Bible from a Sense of Duty
Thirst for Distinction
Fear of Distinction
A Deliberate Determination Not to Understand the Bible
Don’t Want to Obey the Will of God
Failure to Employ “Helps”
Unwillingness to Receive Criticism Like We Give It
Chapter 4: Practices Which Aid Bible
Study
Determine to Study, Practice, and Teach
Give Mental Diligence
Broaden Education
Keep an Open Mind
Develop a Love for the Truth
Promote Regular Study
Seek Different Food for Different Stages of Growth
Develop a Systematic Study
Section II: Plan of Study
Chapter 5: Developing an Overall View of the Bible
The Old Testament
The New Testament
Summary Statements of the Overall View of the Bible
The Old Testament Is Inspired of God
Christians Need to Imitate Believers in the New Testament
The Old Testament Is Profitable for Doctrine, Reproof,
and Correction
Christians Are Commanded to Study the Old Testament
What Are Old Testament Christians?
Christians Are Not Perfectly Furnished Without
the Old Testament
Chapter 7: Developing A Strategy for
Studying the Bible
Topics vs. Books
Orderly Plan of Studying the Books
Orderly Plan of Studying the Topics
Two Reservoirs for Storing Bible Information
The Author’s Outline of Everything He Believes
Section III: Tools for Bible Study
Chapter 8: What to Look for in a Bible Translation
Verbal Inspiration of the Bible
Translations Do Not Do Away with Inspiration
Kinds of Translations Available
Two Important Considerations in Any Translation
of the Bible
King James Version
American Standard Version
Revised Standard Version
New American Standard Bible
Comparison Chart
Chapter 9: Modern Bible Translations
New International Version
New King James Version
The New English Bible
Good News for Modern Man, Today’s English Version
The Living Bible Paraphrased
Chapter 10: Aids to Bible Study
The Narrated Bible in Chronological Order
Practical Tips for Writing in Your Bible
Old Testament Passages Quoted in the New Testament
A Good English Dictionary
Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
Vincent’s Word Studies
Girdlestone’s Synonyms of the Old Testament
Trench’s Synonyms of the New Testament
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
Chapter 11: Other Aids to Bible Study
English Concordances
Interlinear Bibles
Hebrew and Greek Lexicons
Bible Software for Your Personal Computer
Halley’s Bible Handbook
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah
The Life and Epistles of Paul
Topical Bible Dictionaries
Bible Encyclopedias
Bible Atlases
Concluding Thoughts on Biases in Reference Works
Section IV: Interpreting the Bible
Chapter 12: Principles of Interpretation—1
Cherish the Love of the Truth
Act from Proper Motives
Handle Accurately the Word of Truth
Observe the Author of the Passage
See Who Is Addressed
Establish of Whom the Text Speaks
Determine the Intent of the Passage
Consider the Reason for the Passage
Study the Surrounding Circumstances
Chapter 13: Principles of Interpretation—2
The Sum of God’s Word Is Truth
Harmonize Difficult Passages with Simple Ones
Consider the Meaning of Each Word, Sentence,
and Paragraph
Honor the Law of Exclusion
Hold Fast the Form of Sound Words
Don’t Base Understanding on Ambiguous Scriptures
Observe Any Special Reason Given
Meditate on These Things
Chapter 14: Dealing with Figurative
Language
Figurative Language Defined
The Value of Figurative Language
How Do We Recognize Figurative Language?
Rules for Interpreting Figurative Language
Chapter 15: Types of Figurative
Language
Parable
Simile
Metaphor
Allegory
Metonymy
Proverb
Irony
Personification
Chapter 16: Parallelism and Typology
Parallelism
Typology
Chapter 17: Ellipsis: Speaking Where the
Bible Is Silent
Ellipsis Defined
I Peter 3.3-4
John 6.27
I Corinthians 1.17
I Corinthians 7.3
I Corinthians 7.10-11
I Corinthians 14.22
Romans 6.14
I Peter 1.10-12
II Corinthians 3.6
Hebrews 10.24-25 Is Not an Ellipsis
Chapter 18: Difficulties in the Bible
Attitudes Toward Difficulties in the Bible
God Slaughtering the Canaanites
Sins of the Patriarchs
The Unrighteous Steward
Prophecy of the Potter’s Field
Does God Repent?
Seeing God
Omniscience of God
Section V: Appendices
Bibliography
Scripture Index
Topic Index
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Request to Teach the Class a Second Time
I used your first lesson as a sermon on a Sunday night to introduce the classes in hopes of
generating interest. The classes went so well, I've been asked to repeat the class this fall by the elders. (Texas Christian)
Learning How to Study More Effectively
As a "student" of the Bible, I had fallen into the familiar rut of considering "filling out" of the quarterly workbooks, selected by the sunday school teacher, as adequate study of God's word. It wasn't until Bro. Dawson's, "How to Study the Bible," that I developed a strong, overall view of the Bible which has helped me better plan my study sessions. I have a much clearer understanding of the differences in the translations, the usage of figurative language and the myriad of aids to Bible study that are at my disposal. Whether a "babe in Christ" or a seasoned student of God's word, all will benefit by reading this book. (Tennessee Christian)
Many Christians know that personal Bible study is important to their spiritual growth, but they've never been taught how to do it. In his latest book "How to Study the Bible" Sam Dawson has done an excellent job of addressing that need completely using practical and easy to understand techniques. No matter what level of spiritual knowledge a Christian has attained, all serious students of the Word cannot help but be enriched as they use "How To Study The Bible" in their life-long quest to learn. (Dallas, TX Christian)
Value of Understanding Figurative Language
The cassette series on How to Study the Bible was excellent. I particularly appreciated the sections on Principles of Interpretation and Figurative Language. Just think how many incorrect or unnecessary convictions could be sorted out just by understanding figurative language! Thanks again, Sam, for another fine series. I'm looking forward to seeing this in book form and maybe ordering several to use as a Bible class study guide. (Alabama Christian)
Buying Extra Books to Share
I've been really looking forward to this book for a while now. Knowing how much I've gained from Sam's other books, I'm convinced this particular one will be a huge help to a whole bunch of people eager to become more independent in their search for Bible truth, as well as anyone wanting to help others become so. As I often do, I plan to get a second copy to share with friends! (Florida Christian)
This book will open up the scriptures to you,
highlight God's consistency and love for mankind,
and help you learn independently of preachers and clergy.
See the following for more information about How to Study the Bible: A Practical Guide to Independent Bible Study:
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