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Discover the origin, purpose, and composition of the Bible while exploring its significance in growing closer to God, applying principles to life, and sharing with others. Learn the value of inductive, associative, and devotional study methods to enrich your spiritual connection and understanding. Uncover how the Bible illuminates spiritual truths, keeps us from sin, and guides us in life. Dive into the completeness, indestructibility, and warnings of the Bible to gain a deeper appreciation for its timeless wisdom and divine guidance.
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Seminar Content • Part 1: Importance of Bible Study • Part 2: Inductive Bible Study 1 • Part 3: Inductive Bible Study 2 • Part 4: Associative Bible Study • Part 5:Devotional Bible Study
Benefits of Bible Study: 1. We grow closer to God.
Benefits of Bible Study: • 1. We grow closer to God. • 2. We apply Bible principles to our lives.
Benefits of Bible Study: • 1. We grow closer to God. • 2. We apply Bible principles to our lives. • 3. We share the Bible with others. • Individually • In groups • In evangelization.
Overview of the Bible: • Origin Where did the Bible come from? • Arrangement How is the Bible organized? • Contents What are the events, persons, etc. • Purpose Why was the Bible given? • Benefits How can we profit from the Bible?
Origin of the Bible: • Inspired of God 2 Timothy 3:16
Origin of the Bible: • Inspired of God 2 Timothy 3:16 • Guided by the Holy Spirit John 16:13
Origin of the Bible:* • Inspired of God 2 Timothy 3:16 • Guided by the Holy Spirit John 16:13 • Written by holy men 2 Peter 1:21 • 40 Authors • 1600 years • *Adapted from Barnes’ Bible Charts
Composition of the Bible: The Bible contains 66 Books • 39 Books in the Old Testament “The New Testament Concealed” • 27 Books in the New Testament “The Old Testament revealed”
Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11 Purpose of the Bible:
Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11 • Enlightens us 2 Timothy 3:15 Purpose of the Bible:
Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11 • Enlightens us 2 Timothy 3:15 • Instructs us 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Purpose of the Bible:
Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11 • Enlightens us 2 Timothy 3:15 • Instructs us 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Purifies us 1 Peter 1:22 Purpose of the Bible:
Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11 • Enlightens us 2 Timothy 3:15 • Instructs us 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Purifies us 1 Peter 1:22 • Frees us John 8:32 Purpose of the Bible:
Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11 • Enlightens us 2 Timothy 3:15 • Instructs us 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Purifies us 1 Peter 1:22 • Frees us John 8:32 • Saves us James 1:21 Purpose of the Bible:
All Spiritual Truth John 16:13 Completeness of the Bible:
All Spiritual Truth John 16:13 • All Spiritual Life and Godliness 2 Peter 1:3 Completeness of the Bible:
All Spiritual Truth John 16:13 • All Spiritual Life and Godliness 2 Peter 1:3 • Whole Counsel of God Acts 20:27 Completeness of the Bible:
Lasts Forever Matthew 24:35 • 1 Peter 1:25 Indestructibility of the Bible:
The Mind of God • The State of Man • The Way of Salvation • The Happiness of Believers • The Doom of Sinners • The Hope of the World The Bible Contains:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2 The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2 • Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22:18-19 The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2 • Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22:18-19 • Preach and teach only God’s Word Mark 7:7-9 The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2 • Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22:18-19 • Preach and teach only God’s Word Mark 7:7-9 • Believe no other Gospel Galatians 1:8 The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2 • Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22:18-19 • Preach and teach only God’s Word Mark 7:7-9 • Believe no other Gospel Galatians 1:8 • Christ’s Word will judge us John 12:48 The Bible Gives Warnings:
About the Origin of Life: • “Where did I come from?” The Bible Answers Questions:
About the Purpose of Life: • “Why am I here?” The Bible Answers Questions:
About the Purpose of Life: • “Why am I here?” The Bible Answers Questions:
About the Purpose of Life: • “Why am I here?” The Bible Answers Questions:
About What Happens After Death: • ”Where am • I going when • I die?” The Bible Answers Questions:
About What Happens After Death: • ”Where am • I going when • I die?” The Bible Answers Questions:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4). The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16). The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16). 3. It reveals God to man (John 10:35). The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16). 3. It reveals God to man (John 10:35). 4. It leads people to Christ (John 20:30-31). The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16). 3. It reveals God to man (John 10:35). 4. It leads people to Christ (John 20:30-31). 5. It is absolute in its authority (Psalms 89:34). The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4). 2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16). 3. It reveals God to man (John 10:35). 4. It leads people to Christ (John 20:30-31). 5. It is absolute in its authority (Psalms 89:34). 6. It is complete in its revelation (Jude 3). The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34). The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34). 8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18). The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34). 8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18). 9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119:89). The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34). 8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18). 9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119:89). 10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (2 Tim. 3:16). The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34). 8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18). 9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119:89). 10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (2 Tim. 3:16). 11. It offers certainty of salvation (John 20:31). The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34). 8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18). 9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119:89). 10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (2 Tim. 3:16). 11. It offers certainty of salvation (John 20:31). 12. It exposes religious error (Matthew 22:29). The Value of Bible Study:
The Value of Bible Study: • Without the Bible, man has no moral compass to direct the affairs of life.
The Value of Bible Study: • The Bible tells us about God’s love and teaches us how to live. I am crucified with Christ… Galatians 2:20
“My words are spirit and life” (John 6:63). Jesus said about Scripture:
“My words are spirit and life” (John 6:63). • “The truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Jesus said about Scripture:
“My words are spirit and life” (John 6:63). • “The truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). • “All who love me, keep my words” (John 14:23). Jesus said about Scripture: