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Have you ever thought about how many animals there are in the Bible? Believe it or not, there are lots of them, and they're really cool! There may even be some you have never heard of! Learn about many of the animals listed in Scripture and see pictures of them as well as the biblical references where they are found... |
The First Secret to Learning the Bible
Psst -- there's a secret to learning the Bible. It's a secret any good Bible teacher, preacher, and pastor knows. Since the Bible is God's mind revealed to man, this secret is one that allows you to know God on a personal level. Before I expose this secret, let me tell you some things that have nothing to do with learning the Bible.
Things that have nothing to do with learning the Bible
1. Learning the Bible doesn't have anything to do with learning Greek or Hebrew. You do not have to spend time in the original languages of Scripture to learn what the Bible teaches. In fact, someone who tries to learn Greek or Hebrew just to find golden nuggets in God's word that they think are missing in English is more likely to get tripped up, confused, and sent down rabbit trails than someone who doesn't bother. And why is that? It's simple: It takes a lot of time to learn a language as well as you already know English. You're better off reading the language you understand rather than trying to learn a language for the sake of Bible study.
2. Learning the Bible doesn't have anything to do with going to school. I know this might ruffle some feathers, but this is really quite simple. God's word is not hidden away in the crypts of academia and scholarship. God's word is for everyone. I know of no passage that makes this more clear than Deuteronomy 30:11-14: "For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it."
3. Learning the Bible doesn't mean understanding everything the first time you read it. When you come across a problem verse, it's okay not to "get it" the first time.
4. Learning the Bible doesn't mean trusting a man to tell you what it means. This doesn't mean you shouldn't seek help; quite the contrary. But your ultimate trust must be in God, not in men, for your understanding of Scripture. Proverbs 29:25 states: "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe." If your understanding of a verse is based on your trust of what someone else has told you, you are not in a safe place.
The first secret to learning the Bible is...
Study.
That's right, this big secret is study.
1st Timothy 2:15 states: "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." See that key word there? Study. (As a side note, not only does this this verse tell us to study, it tells us how. But I'll leave the how for another article.)
All the systems and methods someone can teach you are irrelevant next to this simple truth: learning what the Bible says takes study. The old Webster dictionary, published in 1828, says study is "a setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind of books, to arts or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of learning what is not before known... To endeavor diligently."
A lot of us probably don't like the idea of study, since we often associate it with hard work and mind numbing rote, though true study is far more than just memorization. Even the writer of Ecclesiastes said (12:12): "much study is a weariness of the flesh." And that's a good thing. As anyone who takes time to work out at the gym knows, whipping your body into shape is weariness! So to it can be with study.
In the end, the secret is that there is no secret to learning the Bible. Deuteronomy 29:29: "The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." And God's will is revealed to you in that he wants you to study, as study shows your approval to God, and it is the study of the word of truth (Scripture) that gives us understanding of the mind of God.
About the Author
Brandon Staggs is a student of the Bible, a computer programmer, and the author of SwordSearcher Bible Study Software, a program he designed to combine his enjoyment of computers and love of the Bible. You can read about Brandon's other software at StudyLamp Software.
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Inside the Bible $17.95 This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own. Inside the Bible will transform almost-readers into avid readers of the sacred text." "Karl Keating, Author, What Catholics Really Believe Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. , is the editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review and author of the 3-volume series Fundamentals of Catholicism . ' |
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The Bible and the Qur'an (Book on CD) $23.95 Read by Chris Knufke 'A Catholic missionary examines differences between the Bible and the Quran. |
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Catholic Study Bible $9.95 The 12th volume in this very popular study Bible series based on the Ignatius Bible, the Revised Standard Version edition. Each volume in the series contains numerous Bible study helps and tools that include insights from the Church Fathers, topical essays, word studies and charts, maps, study questions and a cross-reference section.' |
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Walking the Bible $24.95 This beautifully shot PBS special offers valuable insights into the roots of the Biblical narrative. Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, it presents one man's epic journey "by foot, jeep, rowboat and camel"through the stories of the first five books of the Bible. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mt. Sinai, to considering the burning bush, Bruce Feiler's inspiring odyssey will bring you back to the world of the major Biblical characters. |
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