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Chapter Seven: Bible Background
In this Chapter I have learned much about the Bible background, the periods which Bible events occurred.
Biblical times are divided by events that occurred before Christ was born abbreviated by B.C and events that happened after Christ was born abbreviated by A.D which we call the year of…
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Surely, learning about the archeology of the Bible history which entails studying the remains of biblical things in Biblical lands and periods in which Bible events had occurred, and are categorized by 12 periods of Bible History is of paramount importance.
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Chapter Six: Principles of Interpretation
In this chapter I have learned importance of rightly dividing the word of truth or interpreting the word of God.
The word “Rightly dividing” originate from the old testament where sacrifice was divided in three portions ,one for God,the priest and the one sacrificing.
I learnt about…
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I like this principle that “Bible must always be interpreted according to it’s context, points to be considered must be who wrote the book?whom was the book directed to? what is being said? why is it being said? when was the book written?.”
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Great summary! We cannot be true in our Bible interpretation if we do not first accept it as the authoritative word of God.
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Chapter 5: Bible Study tools
In this chapter I learnt much about different tools of studying the bible and how each differ from the otheir, these are study tools:
Concordance is used for searching the meaning of the word or a particular bible text and different uses of the word in the bible.
Bible Dictionary explains meaning…
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wow, these are the very important tools, l have also benefited a lot from the same study. It makes studying the bible easy and further the tools simplifies in provision of the hyperlinks across biblical texts.
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Part two:Preparation for study
Chapter 4: Before you begin
This chapter highlights most important factors that makes lasting impacts from studying the word of God.The new birth is so crucial to understanding the word of God as Christ said those who are not of God cannot hear nor understand His words, for they are foolish…
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I have learnt something profound that ” the milk of the word are the basic truths of the word of God that are elementary whilst the meat of the word are deeper truths that are not easily understood, we are taught to desire and be obedient to basic truths of the word and search for the meat of the word of God to move from milk to meat.”
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Great summary, Pastor @Joe
Studying the Bible is not just something we wake up to, it’s a solemn exercise we must always be prepared for, and what better way to prepare to study God’s word than to have God’s Spirit filling us and leading daily!
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Chapter three :Versions of the Bible
In this chapter I have learnt that the bible was written in three languages:Hebrew, Amaraic and Greek languages. The old testament was mostly written in Hebrew except some parts of Daniel and Nehemiah. New testament was in Greek language.
The word version means a Bible written in a…
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I personally really value the work of Bible translation in general and the fact that various translators do a great job in bringing the ancient text to make meaning in our different cultural and linguistic contexts. Having Bibles throughout the translation spectrum has proven to be a great practice.
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Wow, this is wonderful, may God bless you
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Chapter two: the books of the bible
The word of God gives understanding as we interact with God for the revealing of His word.
In this chapter I have learnt about the books of the bible which are 66 in total, 39 books of old testament and 27 books of the new testament, old testament being divided into four divisions being…
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The Bible is such a rich, life-giving piece of literature. Our study of it must be intentional and consistent. What better way to understand the Bible than to first understand its structure and how it is all put together? Great summary, @Joe
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Thank you very much this is very insightful “reading daily, reading selectively starting by simple truths of the word, reading prayerfully and systematic”
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Chapter One: Introducing the bible
I have learnt about the origins and purpose of the bible: which is profitable for doctrine,reproof ,correction and instruction for righteousness 2Tim 3:16-17. And that is written around about 40 different men who were inspired by God, some wrote direct words from God like Jeremiah,some wrote…
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Great conclusion!
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Hi everybody am Odwa Nofemele,am excited to be on this platform, am looking foward in learning and studying a lot from you.
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We’re glad to have you with us! Praying the very best for you on the journey.
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