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How to Study the Bible 10

Introduction:

        1.    According to Hebrews 1:1-2, God has spoken to us.
        2.    We learn from 2 Timothy 3:16-17 that the Bible is God's Word.
        3.    When the Bible is read, it can be understood (Ephesians 3:4).
        4.    To understand the Bible, it must be "rightly divided" [handled accurately] (2 Timothy 2:15).
        5.    This is an important matter because it is possible to study the Scriptures and fail to understand them.
               a.    Jesus illustrated this in His parable of the sower (Matthew 13:4, 19).
               b.    The eunuch also failed to understand the Scriptures he read (Acts 8:26-34).
        6.    The science of interpreting the Bible is known as "hermeneutics."
        7.    By following some basic guidelines the Scriptures can be interpreted properly, and they can be
               understood.

Discussion:

I.                   THE  SCRIPTURES  MUST  BE  STUDIED  WITHOUT  PRECONCEIVED  IDEAS  AND 
                     BELIEFS


        A.   Those who deny that miracles occurred will interpret the Scriptures accordingly.
        B.   Those who believe in evolution will also interpret the Scriptures to accommodate their beliefs.

II.                THE  CONTEXT  OF  A  PASSAGE  MUST  BE  CONSIDERED

        A.   By ignoring the context, the Bible can be made to say almost anything (Genesis 6:14; Luke 10:37;
               John 13:27).
        B.   To properly understand the statements found in Acts 16:30-31, the context must be studied carefully
               (vs.9-34).
        C.   1 Corinthians 1:17 is sometimes used to diminish the importance of baptism (see vs.10-18; Acts 18:8).

III.             THE  GRAMMAR  OF  A  PASSAGE  MUST  BE  STUDIED

        A.   (1 Corinthians 11:27) "Unworthily" is an adverb that relates to the manner in which the Lord's Supper
               is eaten.
        B.   Jesus answered the Sadducees by referring to the tense of "am" (Matthew 22:29-32; Exodus 3:6).

IV.            MEDITATION  IS  VERY  HELPFUL

        A.   A righteous person meditates upon God's law "day and night" (Psalm 1:1-2).
        B.  The proper disposition to have when meditating is expressed in Psalm 119:1

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