BIBLE CLASS STUDY GUIDE - ICOTB

1 BIBLE CLASS STUDY GUIDEWORKBOOK 1 How to STUDY the BiblebyRonald D. Gilbert-1-Lesson OneHOW TO STUDY THE Timothy 2:15 We are to STUDY the 8:32 We can and must know the 5:39, Search the of God s Word is are not serious about knowing the Word of these BIBLE1. One that is reliable KJV is the one Irecommend. Also, the NKJV (New King JamesVersion).2. Good size print and quality binding with goodhelps, cross references, maps, dictionary,concordance in back3. No substitute for being familiar with the DICTIONARY such as Webster and agood BIBLE dictionary (if you have access)1.

2 Why both?2. Webster defines the current usage of a word, suchas Christian3. BIBLE dictionaries define and explain in view ofBible time, with more emphasis given to Biblenames, places, and (if you have access)1. Can look up every time a word appears in theBible and see it may have different meanings example: love-2-a. There are different Greek words for the word love agapao, phileo, storge, erosb. , In John 21:15, Jesus was using one Greekword, Peter was responding with a differentGreek wordc. Can look up every time a word is used andunderstand its STUDY BOOKS (if you have access)1.

3 Such as W. E. Vine2. You may not know Greek, but someone had tolearn it in order to translate it into English3. Illustrate importancea. Galatians 5:19-21 works of the fleshb. Lasciviousness denotes excess, licentious-ness, absence of restraint, indecency, filthyconversation, indecent bodily movements,unchaste handling of males and females. Associated with revellings and SET OF SOUND COMMENTARIES (if youhave access)1. Must use caution2. Can be of great help3. One can benefit by the experience and studies Must STUDY the Bible2. Seek to understand3. Ask questions seek answers4.

4 Importance of context, I Corinthians 2:9 Many read this and apply to heaven, but heavenis not the context5. Importance of viewing a passage or point in viewof the whole New Testament John 3:16; Mark16:16-3-6. Get the proper tools, use STUDY your BibleDISCUSSION do we gain knowledge of the BIBLE ? should we STUDY the BIBLE ? should we STUDY the BIBLE ? should we STUDY the BIBLE ? some things that will help one STUDY the important is it to know the BIBLE ?---------------------------------- ----------------------Lesson TwoHOW TO STUDY AND UNDERSTANDTHE inspiration of the Biblea. The fact of:1) II Timothy 3:16-172) II Peter 1:20-21b.

5 The mechanics of inspirationI Corinthians 2:6-13 each word inspiredc. The meaning of inspiration God breathed1) John 12:48 BIBLE , the objective standard2) James 1:21 Word able to save I Timothy 2:4 Luke 8:11 I Peter 1:22 Truth the Word of Godd. Any theory of approach which rejects the totalinspiration of the BIBLE will be a subjectiveapproach, thus, made up of words, sentences, must beinterpreteda. Nehemiah 8:8b. Acts 8 9:10-43 Jesus quoted Hosea 6:6 inMatthew 12:7, Jesus said if you had understoodHosea 6:6, you would not have condemned 24:27 Christ began at Moses and prophets;He expounded unto them Greek as one whointerprets a foreign language understandingcomes before object to the idea of interpretation of the Scrip-tures.

6 They say they just read and let it speak Genesis 6:14 make an ark. Is this commandedfor us today?b. Job 2:9 curse God and diec. II Timothy 4:13-21 bring coat and BIBLE is a book that can be 3:4 When you read ye may THAT HELP PROPER INTERPRE-TATION OF THE BIBLE1. Belief in divine inspiration2. God in the BIBLE is speaking to me3. Love of the Word4. The BIBLE is understandable5. The BIBLE is relevant today6. There is order and system in spiritual matters7. The BIBLE is personal yet universal8. Approach BIBLE STUDY with right attitude towardpurpose of interpretation9. One must have a burning desire to know the willof God (Matt.)

7 5:6) SOULS DEPEND UPON PROPERINTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE . HUGO OFST. VICTOR SAID LEARN FIRST WHAT YOUSHOULD BELIEVE AND GO TO THE BIBLEAND FIND IT WRONG APPROACH THISIS WHY TODAY THERE ARE THOUSANDS OFDIFFERENT RELIGIOUS We can understand the Biblea. John 8:32b. Ephesians 3:4, 92. Our attitude toward the BIBLE is essential toproper understanding of the Biblea. II Corinthians 2:17 Some corrupt the Wordb. II Corinthians 4:2 Handle Word of Goddeceitfullyc. II Corinthians 11:3 As serpent beguiled Eve,so your minds should be corrupted fromsimplicity that is in Christ3. There will always be those willing to help tomisunderstand the BIBLE if you let percent of the BIBLE is inspired?

8 Do some say the BIBLE cannot be understood? do we know the BIBLE can be understood? one have to know everything in order to knowsomething? important is it that we understand the BIBLE ? causes men to not understand the BIBLE ?---------------------------------- -----------------------6-Lesson ThreeUNDERSTANDING BIBLE BIBLE is a unique book , none like it in:a. Origin from God, II Timothy 3:16-17b. Unity written by about 40 men many years BIBLE needs no revisions or are principles that must be understood if weare to understand the BibleFor example: under the old law thou shalt do nomurder a.

9 Notice the BIBLE did not list all possible ways tomurderb. Also, notice that not all killing during the old lawwas murder (war, execution, self-defense) view of BIBLE principle what about:a. Hiring someone to kill for you Ahab, Naboth svineyard, I Kings 21b. David sending letters by Uriah to withdraw fromhim in battle so he would be killed II Samuel11c. Think of all the possibilities today of murder:1) Poison2) Tamper with a car3) Cause a gas leak4) Abortion5) Mercy killingd. Think of these principles in other Ephesians 4:28 Let him that stole steal nomore2. Romans 12:17 Provide things honest in thesight of all men3.

10 Philippians 4:84. Hebrews 13:18 In all things willing to livehonestly5. The BIBLE does not have to mention every form ofdishonesty, it simply condemns These principles of honesty apply in all futuretimes and situations7. Dishonesty is wrong in any form8. 100 years from now there will be new ways to bedishonest they will be wrong APPAREL1. I Timothy 2:92. Matthew 5:32 lust3. David and Bathsheba who was to blame? Both4. Notice BIBLE does not mention styles they comeand go principle, wear enough clothes in publicto be decent5. Many could not care less what they wear, themore revealing and seductive the better they likeit6.