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? Copyright 2005. Curt W. Buckmire, Spirit and Truth Worship Center 255 Main Street, Loganville, GA 30039, . All rights reserved.

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Course Description:

How to Study the Bible is designed to give a student the information and tools required to begin effectively studying the Word of God. The course will cover a wide assortment of topics ranging from basic Biblical information, e.g. the number of books in the Bible, to the use of advanced study aides such as Concordances and Bible Commentaries. This course is a must for anyone who is serious about learning how to study the Scriptures.

Course Curriculum:

WEEK ONE Why Study the Bible

WEEK TWO Methods of Reading and Studying the Bible

WEEK THREE Rules of Interpretation

WEEK FOUR Biblical Study Tools

Instructors:

Senior Pastor Curt Buckmire Pastor Nedra Buckmire

Course Term:

Four weeks from 9:00 am ? 10:30 am

Course Sign In Sheet:

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Student Name

8/4/02

8/11/02

8/18/02

8/25/02

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Table of Contents

Why Study The Bible................................................................................................................... 5 Understanding The Bible ............................................................................................................ 6 Methods of Bible Study ............................................................................................................. 12 Rules of Interpretation .............................................................................................................. 16 Questions to Ask ........................................................................................................................ 17 Helpful Definitions .................................................................................................................... 18

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Why Study The Bible

As a Christian, you must understand that the Bible, which is commonly called the Word Of God, is a gift from God. It was written by man under the direct inspiration from God. 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) says;

16All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

We should study the Bible: a) Because it is profitable, from the Greek, helpful or serviceable, that is, advantageous, for us to do so. b) It teaches us about the God we serve and how to live a "righteous" life before Him. c) It guides and directs us through the important decisions of our lives. d) It helps us to get back on the right path after we mess up. e) It prepares us for the work of the ministry (to serve); specifically that which God has called us to do.

As you can see there are many reasons why we should study the Bible, however; the most important reason why we should study the Bible is because God commands us to:

Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) 8This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

2 Tim. 2:15 (KJV) 15Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,

rightly dividing the word of truth.

The word Study from the Greek means, to use speed, that is, to make effort, be prompt or earnest:--do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour.

It is God's desire that we get to know Him by spending time diligently studying the gift he left for us, the Bible, His word, that we may live a perfect and complete (accomplish, thoroughly furnish) life on this earth.

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Understanding The Bible

As previously stated, the Bible was written by men under the inspiration of God. It is God's written revelation of His will to men. Its central theme is salvation through Jesus Christ; and Jesus Christ can be seen in every book of the Bible. Here are some interesting facts about the Bible:

? The Bible contains 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. ? The Bible was written by 40 authors, covering a period of approximately 1600 years. ? The word Bible comes from the Greek word biblos which simply means Book. ? The word testament means "covenant," or agreement. The Old Testament is the

covenant God made with man about his salvation before Christ came. The New Testament is the agreement God made with man about his salvation after Christ came. ? In the Old Testament we find the covenant of the law. In the New Testament we find the covenant of grace through Jesus Christ. ? The Old Testament is associated with Moses ? The New Testament with Christ. ? The Old Testament begins with God, Genesis 1:1 (NKJV):

1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

The New Testament begins with Christ. Matthew 1: (NKJV): 1The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of

Abraham: ? From Adam to Abraham we have the history of the human race. ? From Abraham to Christ we have the history of the chosen race. ? From Christ to present we have the history of the church. ? The Old Testament was written mostly in Hebrew. ? The New Testament was written mostly in Greek. ? Number of verses ? 31, 102 ? Number of words ? 775, 693 ? Longest chapter ? Psalms 119 ? Shortest chapter ? Psalms 117 ? Longest verse ? Esther 8:9 ? Shortest verse ? John 11:35 ? Longest Book of the Old Testament ? Psalms ? Longest Book in the New Testament - Luke

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THE LAW

THE PSALMS

THE PROPHETS

THE BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

PENTATEUCH 5

HISTORICAL PENTATEUCH

5

HISTORY 17

HISTORICAL BOOKS 12

PRE-EXILE HISTORY

9

POETRY 5

POETICAL BOOKS 5

POST-EXILE HISTORY 3

POETRY (THE HEART)

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MAJOR PROPHETS

5

PROPHETICAL PENTATEUCH

5

PROPHECY 17

MINOR PROPHETS

12

PRE-EXILE PROPHECY

9

POST-EXILE PROPHECY

3

GENESIS EXODUS LEVITICUS NUMBERS DEUTERONOMY JOSHUA JUDGES RUTH I SAMUEL II SAMUEL I KINGS II KINGS I CHRONICLES II CHRONICLES EZRA NEHEMIAH ESTHER JOB PSALMS PROVERBS ECCLESIASTES SONG OF SOLOMON ISAIAH JEREMIAH LAMENTATIONS EZEKIEL DANIEL HOSEA JOEL AMOS OBADIAH JONAH MICAH NAHUM HABAKKUK ZEPHANIAH HAGGAI ZECHARIAH MALACHI

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THE BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

NEW TESTATMENT

HISTORY 5

DOCRINAL EPISTLES

22

HISTORIC FOUNDATIONS

5

CHRISTIAN CHURCH EPISTLES 9

PASTORIAL & PERSONAL

EPISTLES 9

HEBREWS CHRISTIAN EPISTLES

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MATTHEW MARK LUKE JOHN ACTS ROMANS I CORINTHIANS II CORINTHIANS GALATIANS EPHESIANS PHILIPPIANS COLOSSIANS I THESSALONIANS II THESSALONIANS I TIMOTHY II TIMOTHY TITUS PHILEMON HEBREWS JAMES I PETER II PETER I JOHN II JOHN III JOHN JUDE REVELATION

This chart, and the one on the preceding page are taken from the books "Old Testament Survey" and "New Testament Survey" Copyright 1976 by Kevin J. Conner and Kenneth P. Malmin.

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