Three weeks ago I wrote about the Secret to a Successful Spiritual Life – the importance of having consistent time with God. The problem most people face, though, is actually making time with God a regular part of their lives. Most of us recognize that spending personal time with God is important, but we struggle […]
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Bible study is the christian discipline of studying a text of scripture in detail to better understand the meaning. There are multiple ways a person can study the scripture. Here are a few of the most common methods:
- In-debth text study – studying a specific text to understand the meaning.
- Word study – studying a word to see how it is used throughout scripture.
- Character study – studying a specific character in scripture.
The most common method of bible study involves three steps:
- Observation – carefully studying the text
- Interpretation – deciding what you believe the text is saying
- Application – applying the text to your personal life