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This guide provides a brief, concise overview of personal Bible study for the layperson. Long-time Bible teacher Robert West gives insight into the types, tools, and techniques of personal study, offering both practical guidance and encouragement to pursue the command of 2 Timothy 2:15 ( "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth" ).

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How to Study the Biblealso emphasizes the personal benefits of private Bible time!
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Robert West has been teaching the Bible for more than 30 years, in church services, Sunday schools, home Bible classes, nursing homes, and prison ministries. An account representative for a wholesale food distributor, he lives in eastern Ohio with his wife, Brenda. They have three grown daughters and three grandchildren.

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RF
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and readable
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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I found HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE after reading two excellent study guides while looking for a book my church might use. They were THE NAVIGATOR BIBLE STUDIES HANDBOOK The Navigator Bible Studies Handbook (LifeChange) and RICK WARREN'S BIBLE STUDY METHODS Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word .

First let me say I did not find a single book that would fill the bill. All three books aim to help people to study the Bible on their own, without needing a teacher to ask study questions or assigned passages to be interpreted neatly. All three emphasize the need to prepare oneself spiritually for Bible study, so that it will have depth and resonance -- in effect, so that it will be a conversation with God. Most important, all three underscore the vital point that Bible study's goal is application of what one has learned so that it affects one's life in specific and planned ways, rather than developing an ability to argue theology. And all three share the same biblical basis for that goal -- biblical knowledge not put into practice loses its value, and if someone uses it just to win an argument or quotes it out of context, its effect is most likely unfortunate.

I think that I am going to recommend HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE as the main reading, to be supplemented by lessons the teacher or moderator (or the study group,itself) believes the study group needs -- such as positive group processes, use of the Bible dictionary, learning from contextual clues, use of a concordance, following the logic of punctuation in biblical text, and ways to meditate on a verse from the Bible (a great section in Rick Warren's chapter about "The Devotional Method of Bible Study" ). THE NAVIGATOR BIBLE STUDIES HANDBOOK mentions that its blanks and forms for personal Bible study may be reproduced. As a retired teacher of literature, I appreciate the thought behind both those forms and the very detailed examples in RICK WARREN'S BIBLE STUDY METHODS. I do not know whether everyone likes forms as well as an empty sheet of paper; for me, a sheet of tablet paper often works as well. That's another reason I think HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE is my choice, supplemented by lessons and examples from the moderator.

Finally there is the issue of audience. I have attended or been a member of churches in large and small towns, and the congregations have seen themselves demographically as professional, working class, even university faculty. My thought, based on my experience, is to go with a book that appeals to the most diverse group possible. I look for clear logic, but not exercises in higher level reasoning or unneeded demonstrations of theological terms. I appreciate proper English that is hard to misconstrue. And in matters of faith, I look for straightforward expressions of the Bible's content, as free as possible from one or another doctrinal influence.

And so I would buy the three books, but offer HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE, reserving the other two as references for the moderator, at least until the group began to make decisions about how it wanted to function and what it would study next
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Vern/Theresa Smedley
5.0 out of 5 stars Wise instructions
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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This is not only a good primer for new Christians, it's a good reminder to study and grow no matter where we are on our journey. Will be using it in a small group setting. Great resource.
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sya
5.0 out of 5 stars Reading this book has helped me tremendously.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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I read the Bible, but I never knew how to study the Bible. After reading this book, I now can start studying the right way. I will definitely recommend to my daughter. I love all of the recommendation that are in this book
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Bobby Haula
4.0 out of 5 stars Great starter book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2013
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After learning the amazing study methods from How to Study the Bible to Unleash Revelation Power (great book, I highly recommend it!), I realized that there was so much that I could learn from the study methods and strategies of other believers.

This book is extremely well written, has great ideas and explains the different types of methods to study the Bible. The author also shares the strengths and weaknesses of each method. I thoroughly enjoyed getting the author's perspective for studying the Bible. The only thing that held me back from giving it five stars was that the author focused in the "what" to do rather than the "how" to do it. For me, a "how to" book takes me step by step on exactly how to accomplish what is being presented. Although the author doesn't do that, he still gave some amazing examples and perspectives on his methods. I recommend this book as an addition to your library of other Bible study strategy books and I agree with the author in that you should build your library of other Bible study method books. I have started myself, and am excited for the opportunities my new Kindle presents for me to have all these books at my fingertips. I hope you find this review helpful.
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Mark Houston
5.0 out of 5 stars Mark Houston
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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This is an awesome book and is really helpful to put me on the right path to study God's word. Thanks!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 🏆I'm hoping to order ALL of these little gems ✝️✅
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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These little books are so great. They make learning a lot more fun and interesting. Knowing what I'm reading and what it's about makes all the difference. I already own three. But I want to get the whole set.
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ericka griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023
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Although middle aged, I am fairly new to the Bible. I attempted a few times to read and understand it but always fell short, got sidetracked or simply lost interest. This book puts so much into perspective. It is written in layman terms and really relieves anxiety that most have about reading the Bible. I wish that i had read this book before my first attempt. Better late than never!
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cmwriter
3.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start, but...
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
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While I didn't get anything new from this book, it could be a good starting place for someone who has done little Bible study. West covers the reasons why one should study the Bible. I like his Top 10 Reasons to Study the Bible. He also included six principles of interpretation and six Bible study methods. The plus of the book is the number of Bible references he uses to support his points. The negative is there is just not enough detail to help one use these different methods. For myself, I would give it one star, but, acknowledging that it could be a good starting point for others, I gave it 3 stars. Just know that after this, you will need some other, more detailed books to help you apply his ideas.
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Francis Allan
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro per kindle
Reviewed in Italy on March 25, 2023
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sono molto contento di aver preso questo libra elettronico, contiene molti suggerimenti e consigli buoni.
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Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2023
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Such an easy to read book, yet so much truth and helpful advice. This read is for any Christian, serious on knowing the Bible. A real blessing and a challenge
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Del J. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Challenging
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2021
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The book gave orderly instruction on how to go about learning from the bible. He stressed how it is very important to spend time learning what the Bible teaches and not taking someone else's thoughts and ideas as gospel truth. Study to show thyself, not read what someone else says. Mention was also made that it is good to read from other trusted bible scholars to get a well rounded understanding.
Reading this e book makes me want to get a hands on copy.
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SOMA K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in India on December 21, 2018
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Very much useful
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pjos11
4.0 out of 5 stars A good for those searching for new ideas for how to study
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2024
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I enjoyed in and from it have learned a few new ways in which to study GOD’s word.
It’s worth a read for all new and not so new Christians.
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