how to study the bible?

Answer 1

Start at Chapter 1 of the Bible
have a concordance handy also, it helps alot

Answer 2

The answer depends on your goal.

If you want an introduction to Christianity, I'd start with a read through Luke followed by Acts. These were written by the same dude and will give you the basics of what Jesus said and did and how that affected first-century Christians.

If you are a new believer, I'd recommend finding 2-3 more experienced Christians to study with. There are many studies available. I like the single-book studies by Max Lucado.

If you are looking for a personal overview of the whole thing, I recommend the Chronological One Year Bible. It rearranges the scriptures into 365 daily readings in the order in which the events occurred. This is an awesome way to read through the Bible. (There are also other One Year Bible's out there. Pick one that suits you!)

If you are looking for deep study, the best way is to do repetitive reading. Pick a book of the Bible and read 4 chapters every day for a month. Some books you'll go through multiple times.

Oh, and a method that I have found very valuable over the years is to listen to a good radio preacher or Pod Cast every day. Erwin Lutzer, John Piper, Stephen Davey, Chuck Swindoll and others have daily programs available that can feed you Bible knowledge a nugget at a time while you drive!

I also noticed that BBN has an online Bible institute that allows you to take online courses for free. Check out:

http://www.bbnradio.org

Regardless of the goal, I think a good study Bible in a modern translation is helpful. I like the notes in the MacArthur Study Bible. It's available in NASB and NKJV. My second favorite is the Life Application Study Bible in NLT. And, no matter which Bible you use, WRITE ALL OVER IT. I think writing in the margins will help you focus and give you something to review in the future.

I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Hi,

If you really want the truth, you're going to need a word translator tool. You will find that many of the misconceptions about the Bible come from incorrect interpretations of the words.

So, get a hebrew and Greek lexicon or translator. You will then be able to see the real meanings behind alot of what the Bible is really saying.

And by all means don't be gulible. Don't let anyone tell you what a passage means without checking into it 1st, and as always pray before you study.

May God be with you.

Answer 4

A good bible study is very hard as it is not just biblical learning, you will have to learn about archeology and many other things. Studying with a Witness is a great way to gain a lot of information about the bible. But remember whoever you study with ask every question that comes to mind until the can give you satisfying answers.

Answer 5

There are many aids that can be used. Among those are printed materials, videos, and audio recordings. (There are links to some of these resources below. These are all free.)

If you use these, be sure to search the scriptures to see if the things being taught agrees with the Bible! (See Acts 17:11)

The Bible should be studied and handled correctly! (2 Timothy 2:15) Since this verse says we should handle the scriptures correctly, then there must also be an incorrect way to study! I commend you for having a desire to study the Bible!

Here are some tips:

1. Study in a systematic way. Don't just bounce around from one verse to another.

2. Read and study each verse within its context.

3. Consider who is speaking, and who is being spoken to.

4. Most books of the Bible are better understood when read from beginning to end in the order in which they were written. This is especially helpful with the New Testament since many of those books are letters. Read them as you would read a letter.

5. Choose one of the more accurate translations (KJV, ESV, NASB, etc.) instead of a paraphrase.

6. The Bible does not contradict itself. If two verses seem to contradict each other, then you are misunderstanding at least one of them and additional study is needed.

7. Consider when it was written. Most importantly, was it written before or after the death of Christ. Those who lived before Christ's death were subject to the Law of Moses. Those who live after Christ's death are subject to the New Testament (Hebrews 9).

8. Consider if the instructions you are reading were meant for one person, a select group, or for all people to follow. Also consider if it was a one time command or something that was to be followed for an extended period of time. For example the command for Noah to build an ark is not one others are required to follow. It was a specific command, for a specific person, at a specific time.

I hope these tips help and I hope you profit greatly from your study!

Answer 6

Study by topic is a good way to learn, and you can pick the topics that you feel you need in your life at the time. A good study Bible, a Bible Dictionary, and a Bible commentary is very helpful.
Also, you can pick one book and study that all the way through. That way, things stay more in context.
Skipping all around can lead to confusion.
Oh, and always ask the Holy Spirit to help you to understand whatever it is He needs you to know. Bless you.

Answer 7

We should study according to the need.If we are having a problem with pride.Look the words pride, proud, etc. up in the concordance section.Read those verse as well as the verses out around that particular verse.
If your a beginner start with Joshua and read everything that starts with the letter J all the way to Jude.By then you should be acquainted with the Bible enough to venture on your own.

Answer 8

The KJV is the most accurate translation to the original text. Go get yourself a KJV bible with a concordance and one that has either 'center-column' references or side references. I recommend 'Strong's Concordance' - that's the best one - very accurate and thorough. :D Even if you get a KJV with a concordance, it certainly doesn't hurt to get another to broaden your biblical knowledge.

Also, may I suggest downloading 'e-sword', which is an actual bible that you can view on your computer. You can get it WITH the 'Strong's Concordance and reference numbers within every verse so you can cross-reference scripture with scripture. It also has the words of Jesus Christ in red. There is also a section in the program for 'study notes' that you can enter - either bible verses or your own notes. I strongly recommend that - it's great! You can also download the KJV without the Strong's Concordance if you prefer.

May I also suggest that you begin your reading with the book of John and going from there - :D

May God bless!

Answer 9

Read slowly , study , compare scripture with scripture .Try to get in the habit to read the bible 15 minutes every day, I read mine during breakfast .Also going to a bible believing church with adult Sunday school will help also.The old testament is a little hard for starters in the bible,start in the new testament in the book of John and go from there. A King James bible will help and a Thompson's study bible helps also if you want more knowledge. Pray to the Lord for understanding his word. www.fbbc.com

Answer 10

Mr Speaker, I sure hope you're joking. Studying something is always superior to simply blindly reading it - especially true for ancient and complicated texts like the Bible.

The best way to study the Bible is one book at a time. Start with well documented ones like Genesis, Exodus, the Gospels. There's nothing superior about going in sequence. I particularly enjoy reading Ecclesiastes.

Answer 11

Get a good Bible with cross references and start comparing those references. But if you are new to the Bible, you might want to mostly just read, and stop to do in depth study if you get to something you don't understand. Then try reading a book from the New Testament, then a book from the Old Testament, and alternate back and forth until you've read them all.

The New King James Version is understandable and accurate.

Joining a Bible study at a Church can also be helpful.

If you feel like you are ready for indepth study beyond just reading, I suggest getting the inductive Bible study materials from ICM. http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkjnmw3VHAyAADe9XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTExZWpwZHBqBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMgRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkAwRsA1dTMQ--/SIG=11ntg5o0n/EXP=1198986598/**http%3a//www.icmbible.org/index.html/