New Life in Christ Forrest Bivens and David Valleskey

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New Life in ChristForrest Bivens and David
Valleskey

• Lesson 14
• The Christian and Bible Study

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In The Last Lesson

• We learned that prayer is a privilege and a
  command given to Gods children.
• We learned that because of the death of Christ
  God hears our prayers.
• We learned that God wants us to pray for all of
  our concerns trusting that he will do what is
  best for us.

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The Value of Continuous Bible Study

• For spiritual and maturity and
  stability in Christ.
• For daily in our new life in
  Christ.
• For practical in good works
  done out of love for Christ.

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2 Peter 317,18 Therefore, dear friends, since
you already know this, be on your guard so that
you may not be carried away by the error of
lawless men and fall from your secure position.
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now
and forever! Amen.
2 Peter 317,18
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2 Peter 317,18 Therefore, dear friends, since
you already know this, be on your guard so that
you may not be carried away by the error of
lawless men and fall from your secure position.
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now
and forever! Amen.
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The Value of Continuous Bible Study

• For spiritual and maturity and
  stability in Christ.
• For daily in our new life in
  Christ.
• For practical in good works
  done out of love for Christ.

growth
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Psalm 119105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and
a light for my path.
Psalm 119105
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Psalm 119105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and
a light for my path.
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The Value of Continuous Bible Study

• For spiritual and maturity and
  stability in Christ.
• For daily in our new life in
  Christ.
• For practical in good works
  done out of love for Christ.

growth
guidance
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2 Timothy 316,17 All Scripture is God-breathed
and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
and training in righteousness, so that the man of
God may be thoroughly equipped for every good
work.
2 Timothy 316,17
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2 Timothy 316,17 All Scripture is God-breathed
and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
and training in righteousness, so that the man of
God may be thoroughly equipped for every good
work.
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The Value of Continuous Bible Study

• For spiritual and maturity and
  stability in Christ.
• For daily in our new life in
  Christ.
• For practical in good works
  done out of love for Christ.

growth
guidance
instruction
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Guidance for Daily Bible Study

• Use a fitting translation. The goal of a
  translation to faithfully render the Hebrew and
  Greek into fluent English . Suggested
  translations The New International Version The
  New American Standard. The regular use of one
  specific Bible is helpful for becoming familiar
  with where certain passages are found.

Nehemiah 88 They read from the Book of the Law
of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so
that the people could understand what was being
read.
(2) Set aside a definite time every day for study
and prayer. Make it part of your daily schedule
and stick to it.
Daniel 610 Now when Daniel learned that the
decree had been published, he went home to his
upstairs room where the windows opened toward
Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his
knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just
as he had done before.
(3) Begin with prayer for the Holy Spirit and
enlightenment. Concentrate as you study and ask
that He give blessing through your study.
Psalm 11918 Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.
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Guidance for Daily Bible Study
(4) Consciously focus on each word and seek
understanding. Ask questions like What does it
say? What does it tell me about myself? What does
it tell me about my Lord? What will it lead me to
do? What am I to believe? What am I to become?
Also of great value is to read with Imagination,
picturing the events in your mind, putting
yourself in the text.
Acts 1711,12 Now the Bereans were of more noble
character than the Thessalonians, for they
received the message with great eagerness and
examined the Scriptures every day to see if what
Paul said was true. Many of the Jews believed, as
did also a number of prominent Greek women and
many Greek men.
2 Timothy 215 Do your best to present yourself
to God as one approved, a workman who does not
need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the
word of truth.
Psalm 11-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk
in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way
of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his
delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law
he meditates day and night. He is like a tree
planted by streams of water, which yields its
fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
(5) Meditate on Gods Word throughout the day.
Really think about it and how it relates to you
and how it may be applied to daily life. Of value
in this is keeping a special notebook or pad to
record key verses or truths gained. (Using a pen
or pencil with your study also reinforces your
retention of the truths! Also, dont hesitate to
mark key verses right in your Bible.)
(6) In general study the Bible by books. Work
through a book and see the general outline,
purpose, progression, etc. Introductory data from
Bible handbooks can be helpful.(Alternative types
of studyGeneral Overview, Topical, Great
Chapters, or with a Devotional Book.) Suggested
starting points Luke, Acts, Romans, Genesis,
Philippians, Psalms, Proverbs, 1 Peter, John.
Proverbs 620-22 My son, keep your fathers
commands and do not forsake your mothers
teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever
fasten them around your neck. When you walk,
they will guide you when you sleep, they will
watch over you when you awake, they will speak
to you.
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Principles of Bible Interpretation

• Consider the context and the circumstances of
  each passage.
• Most False teachings stem from taking a passage
  out of context. Look carefully at the verses
  before and after each passage as well as the
  purpose and aim of the book it is in. Note the
  speaker, the ones spoken to, the reason for the
  statement, etc.

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Principles of Bible Interpretation
(2) Take the Bible literally unless the Bible
itself says otherwise. Take the words in their
simple literal sense and dont go off seeking
fanciful, figurative or hidden meanings. If the
words are used in figurative or symbolical ways,
the context or parallel passages will indicate
it. Common sense will also make us aware of
ordinary idioms (Metaphors, similes, hyperboles,
etc.) as well as figures of speech common to all
languages.
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Principles of Bible Interpretation
(3) Consider parallel passages or cross
references. Let Scripture do the interpreting of
Scripture. Less clear sections will be made more
clear by other Bible sections dealing with the
same subjects. This further helps to safeguard
Bible truths for us.
Romans 1617 I urge you, brothers, to watch out
for those who cause divisions and put obstacles
in your way that are contrary to the teaching you
have learned. Keep away from them.
Galatians 18,9 But even if we or an angel from
heaven should preach a gospel other than the one
we preached to you, let him be eternally
condemned! As we have already said, so now I say
again If anybody is preaching to you a gospel
other than what you accepted, let him be
eternally condemned!
(4) Consider all interpretations in the light of
clear, chief truths. No correct interpretation
will contradict the often-stated and clear
doctrines of the Bible (like mans sinfulness,
salvation by grace through faith, the deity of
Jesus Christ, etc.) Further study will make the
true meaning clear if it is not seen right away.
Parallel passages will again be of great value.
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The Red Line of the Savior-Promise(The Old
Testament is above all salvation history
pointing to Jesus the Messiah)
Abraham (2000 B.C.)
Adam
Seth Cain Abel
Noah
Shem Ham Japheth
Isaac
Jacob Israel
Judah 11 Brothers (Tribes of Israel)
David
Jesus
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Overview of Bible History
1.Creation To The Tower of Babel Bible Book
Genesis 1-11 Summary of earliest world history
(creation Mans fall into sin First promises of
the Savior Gods judgment on unbelief in the
FloodThe origin of nations Languages)
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Overview of Bible History
2. Abraham to Sinai (2000 B.C.- 1500 B.C.) Bible
Books Genesis 12-50, Exodus, Leviticus,Numbers,
Deuteronomy Earliest history of Gods chosen
people (Call of Abraham and promise of the
Saviors coming from his descendantsMigration to
EgyptSlavery in EgyptThe Exodus under
Moses,about 1500 B.C.Giving of the Law at Mount
Sinai40 years of wandering in the wilderness of
Sinai)
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Overview of Bible History
3. Conquest of Canaan to the United Kingdom (2000
B.C. -1500 B.C.)
Bible Books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1Samuel 1-7
(Invasion and conquest of Promised Land, Canaan,
under JoshuaPeriod of the Judges such as
Deborah, Gideon, Samson, Samuel)
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Overview of Bible History
4. The United Kingdom To The Restoration After
Captivity (1000 B.C.-400 B.C.) Bible Books 1 2
Samuel, 1 2 Kings, 1 2 Chronicles, All the
Prophets and Poetry, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
David
Solomon
Rehoboam (Southern Kingdom Judah)
Saul
(godly godless kings)
536-400 B.C. Return to Canaan to wait for the
Messiah
586 B.C., Conquered and Deported by Babylonia
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Overview of Bible History
5. The Earthly Ministry of Jesus Christ (4
B.C.-A.D. 29)
Bible Books Matthew, Mark, Luke, John (The Four
Gospels)
(The birth, life, death, resurrection, and
ascension Of Jesus our Savior)
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Overview of Bible History
6. The Early Christian Church at the Time of the
Apostles (A.D. 29-A.D. 100) Bible Books Acts,
All the epistles or letter, and Revelation (The
history of the Church from the day of Pentecost
Instruction guidance for all churches, Especially
through the Apostle Paul)