Barbra Odari
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CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS
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,…
David Mapugilo and Nfor John Njilah2 Comments-
Great!
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I’ll be starting this course today. After reading your post, I look forward to learning all of this. It sounds like an amazing journey through time.
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CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS
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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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.
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Great summary there, Mr. Barbra!
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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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The Bible concordance is such a powerful tool!!!
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CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS
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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Accepting Jesus as Savour and Lord is the beginning point of understanding his word. Thank you Mr. Barbra!
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CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS
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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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.
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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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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
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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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Good afternoon and praise the Lord members. My name is Barbra Odari, from Nairobi Kenya. I’m delighted to be part of this group. I’m grateful to whoever is concerned for my approval.
They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. I believe this is just but the first step for me and everybody else who has just started this journey…
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You are Welcome Barbra, may God bless you
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So good to have you here, Barbra! Praying the very best for you on this journey.
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