ABC’s of Understanding the Bible Matthew 7:7-8. 7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For.

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ABC’s of Understanding the Bible Matthew 7:7-8

7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Matt. 7:7-8

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible When You Find a Difficult Verse:

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible When You Find a Difficult Verse: Define Every Word

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible When You Find a Difficult Verse: Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible When You Find a Difficult Verse: Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible When You Find a Difficult Verse: Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible When You Find a Difficult Verse: Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above B = Look at Verse Below

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible When You Find a Difficult Verse: Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above B = Look at Verse Below C = Look at Verse in the Context

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible When You Find a Difficult Verse: Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above B = Look at Verse Below C = Look at Verse in the Context D = Doublecheck Other Verses

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible Using ABC’s: Baptism of Fire Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above B = Look at Verse Below C = Look at Verse in the Context D = Doublecheck Other Verses

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible Using ABC’s: Two Resurrections Years Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above B = Look at Verse Below C = Look at Verse in the Context D = Doublecheck Other Verses

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible Using ABC’s: Unpardonable Sin Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above B = Look at Verse Below C = Look at Verse in the Context D = Doublecheck Other Verses

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible Using ABC’s: Signs of the End of the World Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above B = Look at Verse Below C = Look at Verse in the Context D = Doublecheck Other Verses

ABC’s to Understanding the Bible Using ABC’s: Elders Anointing the Sick Define Every Word Clearly State What Words Say Use Your ABC’s A = Look at Verse Above B = Look at Verse Below C = Look at Verse in the Context D = Doublecheck Other Verses

The “ABC’s” of Salvation Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His kingdom, His church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10