1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?

1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible?

1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see?

1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see?4. Interpretation - How do I know what it means?

1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see?4. Interpretation - How do I know what it means?5. Integration - How do I integrate God’s Word into my life?(work, family, finances, relationships)

6. Application - How can I USE God’s Word effectively? make decisions, defeat temptation, help others, comfort

“Everyone who hears these words ofmine and puts them into practice is likethat wise man who built his house on

the rock.” Matthew 7:24

To Build My Life on the Bible…1. I receive it with my ears

For “Good Reception” I need to be…

Quiet

CalmCleanHumble

To Build My Life on the Bible…2. I read it with my eyes

To Build My Life on the Bible…3. I research it with my

hands & mouth

Bible “STUDY” requires- writing down what I learn- talking about what I learn

To Build My Life on the Bible…4. I review & remember

it with my mind

To Build My Life on the Bible…5. I respond to it with

my actions

I Can Trust The Bible Because…It is historically accurateIt is scientifically accurateIt is prophetically accurate

I Can Trust The Bible Because…It is thematically unifiedIt is confirmed by JesusIt has survived all attacksIt has transforming power

How Does God’s Word Change Me?LIFE RECREATOR

GUILT ERADICATOR

FAITH ACTIVATOR

GROWTH STIMULATOR

MIND ILLUMINATORMOOD ELEVATOR

POTENTIAL LIBERATOR

How Do I Gain These Benefits?

RADRECEIVE itACCEPT it as my authorityDO it

Letting the Holy Spirit showme the meaning of God’s

Word and how it applies to my life

Illumination:

When God Opens My Eyes4 ways

I see the solution to my problemI see the barrier to my progressI see the defense for

what’s attacking meI see how God is walking with me

How Can I Prepare To See?

It starts with a RELATIONSHIP with JesusIN and BY faith ask God to open my eyesA Humble attitude is a prerequisiteCleanse my heart of sin and conflictCommit in advance to do what God says

Keys To Bible Study

I. Observation:What does it say?

II. Interpretation:

What does it mean?

What does it mean?5 characteristics

A Godly man is caring

A Godly man is consistent

A Godly man is cooperative

A Godly man is considerate

A Godly man is courageous

III. Correlation:

What other verses explain it?

IV. Application:

What will I do about it?

Some Basic Rules of Interpretation

1. Consider the historicalcontext: Who is being

spoken to? Why?

Some Basic Rules of Interpretation

2. Define the key words

Some Basic Rules of Interpretation

3. Interpret unclear verseswith clear ones

Bearing fruit is produced by remaining in ChristBearing fruit brings glory to GodBearing fruit will give me complete joy

Some Basic Rules of Interpretation

4. Look for the most obviousmeaning

• Remaining in Christ produces answered prayerAnswered prayer

brings glory to GodAnswered prayer gives me

complete joyI bear fruit by asking in prayer

I bear fruit by asking in prayer