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  • CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

    CHAPTER 10

    DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY

    Devotional Bible study method enables one to not just be a hearer of the word of God but also a doerer of it. This method results in one applying what they have learnt to their real life, therefore resulting in positive change in one’s spiritual life. Satan hates this method of Bible study because it improves…

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    Francis Alick Kafula Lungu
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    • Thank you for your sharing, learning.

      • Thank you so much for sharing .In deed it is through the devotional bible study that you find your self so intimate with God. This kind of bible study enriches the soul. Continue soldiering on with the studies.

      • CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

        CHAPTER NINE

        STUDYING THE BIBLE BY THE BIBLE

        This speaks about the word of God; the symbols of the word and its specific facts.

        The word of God was originally written on stones and scrolls, and later, books hence the Bible.

        Through the word of God; people can develop faith, sicknesses can be healed and demons can be cast out.

        Some of the…

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        Sifiso Mdluli
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        • Amen and greetings

          Your post reminds me that the word of God is everything, it lacks nothing (anyone who tries to add to it, deems his/herself to know more than God). Hallelujah!.

        • CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

          CHAPTER EIGHT

          OUTLINING, MARKING AND CHARTING

          This chapter basically talks about the skills that can be used to improve Bible studying. There are three major skills:

          1. Marking -is a method that involves marking key Bible passages with a marker. It makes it easy for one to locate verses in specific pages.

          2. Outlining- is a method of organizing…

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          • Hi sister Barbara your summary of key concepts on your studies is really amazing. I wish you al the best to the end line of your learning.

            • Thanks alot my sister. This is a wonderful presentation . Keep it up. Am blessed

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              CHAPTER SEVEN

              BIBLE BACKGROUND

              This chapter generally talks about the chronological history of the Bible. The chronological history of the Bible organizes Bible events that happened in proper order. (In the order of how the events happened).

              The history of the Bible has been divided into twelve major periods,…

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              David Mapugilo and Nfor John Njilah
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              CHAPTER SIX

              PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION

              To interpret is to understand what is being said, to whom it is said, to give it a proper meaning and to apply the meaning correctly.

              There are several rules that are used when interpreting the Bible. These rules include:

              I. Rule of divine authority

              II. Rule of literal interpretation…

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              Nfor John Njilah, David Mapugilo and Barbra Odari
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              • It is very true that “The rule of cumulative revelation states that the full truth of God’s word on any subject must not be gathered from an isolated passage, but from a cumulative total revelation.” Sometimes we tend to single out a certain passage or scripture and come up with an unreasonable conclusion.

                • Great summary there, Mr. Barbra!

                • CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

                  CHAPTER 5

                  BIBLE STUDY TOOLS

                  Bible study tools are special books that are helpful in studying the Bible.

                  They include: Bible concordance, Bible dictionary, word study book, Bible topical textbook, Bible encyclopedia, Bible commentary, Bible atlas and Bible handbook.

                  The Bible study tool that stands out for me in…

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                  Nfor John Njilah and David Mapugilo
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                  CHAPTER FOUR

                  BEFORE YOU BEGIN

                  In this chapter, among the many great things that I have learnt, prequisites to Bible study is what had stood out for me, and also what one needs to do in order to grow in the knowledge of God (move from milk to meat of the word of God).

                  A prequisite is something that one needs to…

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                  David Mapugilo, Brain Mbuli and Nfor John Njilah
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                  • Nfor John Njilah (edited)

                    Accepting Jesus as Savour and Lord is the beginning point of understanding his word. Thank you Mr. Barbra!

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                    CHAPTER 3

                    VERSIONS OF THE BIBLE

                    In this chapter I have been able to learn about the different languages in which the Bible was originally written, types of the versions of the Bible and I’m also able to enlist the different versions of the Bible.

                    The Bible was ordinary written in three languages; Hebrew, Aramaic and…

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                    Brain Mbuli and Nfor John Njilah
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                    • Knowing the original languages the Bible was given to us in helps us to appreciate the people who worked tirelessly to translate the Bible into a language we can understand.

                    • CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

                      CHAPTER TWO

                      THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE

                      In this particular chapter i have learnt a lot, but what has stood out for me the most, has been learning about the importance of systematic plan for reading the Bible, and the reading plans methods that one can use to read the Bible successfully.

                      Having a systematic plan for reading…

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                      Brain Mbuli and Barbra Odari
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                      • David Mapugilo (edited)

                        Indeed we should have a systematic plan for reading the Bible is important because it enables one to have a better and a clearer understanding of the Bible. Further, having a plan will shape your spirit towards a goal of achieving more and ensure that yo do not miss the timing

                      • CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

                        CHAPTER 1

                        INTRODUCING THE BIBLE

                        The Bible, which is the written word of the one true God, is a very interesting book (or collection of books) to study. In this particular chapter, what has imparted me the most is learning about its origin, it’s purpose and its unity.

                        Origin of the Bible

                        How the Bible came about is that…

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                        David Mapugilo
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