1. Bible Study Seminar

2. Seminar Content Part 1: Importance of Bible Study
Part 2: Inductive Bible Study 1
Part 3: Inductive Bible Study 2
Part 4: Associative Bible Study
Part 5: Devotional Bible Study

3. Benefits of Bible Study:
1. We grow closer to God.

4. Benefits of Bible Study:
1. We grow closer to God.
2. We apply Bible principles to our lives.

5. Benefits of Bible Study:
1. We grow closer to God.
2. We apply Bible principles to our lives.
3. We share the Bible with others.
Individually
In groups
In evangelization.

6. Overview of the Bible:
Origin Where did the Bible come from?
Arrangement How is the Bible organized?
Contents What are the events, persons, etc.
Purpose Why was the Bible given?
Benefits How can we profit from the Bible?

7. Origin of the Bible:
Inspired of God Timothy 3:16

8. Origin of the Bible: Inspired of God 2 Timothy 3:16
Guided by the Holy Spirit John 16:13

9. Origin of the Bible:* Inspired of God 2 Timothy 3:16
Guided by the Holy Spirit John 16:13
Written by holy men Peter 1:21
40 Authors
1600 years
*Adapted from Barnes’ Bible Charts

10. The Bible contains 66 Books Composition of the Bible:
39 Books in the Old Testament
“The New Testament Concealed”
27 Books in the New Testament
“The Old Testament revealed”
Composition of the Bible:

11. The Bible Library

12. Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11
Purpose of the Bible:

13. Purpose of the Bible: Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11
Enlightens us Timothy 3:15
Purpose of the Bible:

14. Purpose of the Bible: Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11
Enlightens us Timothy 3:15
Instructs us Timothy 3:16-17
Purpose of the Bible:

15. Purpose of the Bible: Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11
Enlightens us Timothy 3:15
Instructs us Timothy 3:16-17
Purifies us Peter 1:22
Purpose of the Bible:

16. Purpose of the Bible: Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11
Enlightens us Timothy 3:15
Instructs us Timothy 3:16-17
Purifies us Peter 1:22
Frees us John 8:32
Purpose of the Bible:

17. Purpose of the Bible: Keeps us from sin Psalm 119:11
Enlightens us Timothy 3:15
Instructs us Timothy 3:16-17
Purifies us Peter 1:22
Frees us John 8:32
Saves us James 1:21
Purpose of the Bible:

18. Completeness of the Bible:
All Spiritual Truth John 16:13
Completeness of the Bible:

19. Completeness of the Bible:
All Spiritual Truth John 16:13
All Spiritual Life and Godliness Peter 1:3
Completeness of the Bible:

20. Completeness of the Bible:
All Spiritual Truth John 16:13
All Spiritual Life and Godliness Peter 1:3
Whole Counsel of God Acts 20:27
Completeness of the Bible:

21. Indestructibility of the Bible:
Lasts Forever Matthew 24:35
1 Peter 1:25
Indestructibility of the Bible:

22. The Bible Contains: The Mind of God The State of Man
The Way of Salvation
The Happiness of Believers
The Doom of Sinners
The Hope of the World
The Bible Contains:

23. The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2
The Bible Gives Warnings:

24. The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2
Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22:18-19
The Bible Gives Warnings:

25. The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2
Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22:18-19
Preach and teach only God’s Word Mark 7:7-9
The Bible Gives Warnings:

26. The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2
Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22:18-19
Preach and teach only God’s Word Mark 7:7-9
Believe no other Gospel Galatians 1:8
The Bible Gives Warnings:

27. The Bible Gives Warnings:
Do not add to or subtract from Deut. 4:2
Do not substitute human ideas Rev. 22:18-19
Preach and teach only God’s Word Mark 7:7-9
Believe no other Gospel Galatians 1:8
Christ’s Word will judge us John 12:48
The Bible Gives Warnings:

28. The Bible Answers Questions:
About the Origin of Life:
“Where did I come from?”
The Bible Answers Questions:

29. The Bible Answers Questions:
About the Purpose of Life:
“Why am I here?”
The Bible Answers Questions:

30. The Bible Answers Questions:
About the Purpose of Life:
“Why am I here?”
The Bible Answers Questions:

31. The Bible Answers Questions:
About the Purpose of Life:
“Why am I here?”
The Bible Answers Questions:

32. The Bible Answers Questions:
About What Happens After Death:
”Where am
I going when
I die?”
The Bible Answers Questions:

33. The Bible Answers Questions:
About What Happens After Death:
”Where am
I going when
I die?”
The Bible Answers Questions:

34. The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4).
The Value of Bible Study:

35. The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4).
2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16).
The Value of Bible Study:

36. The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4).
2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16).
3. It reveals God to man (John 10:35).
The Value of Bible Study:

37. The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4).
2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16).
3. It reveals God to man (John 10:35).
4. It leads people to Christ (John 20:30-31).
The Value of Bible Study:

38. The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4).
2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16).
3. It reveals God to man (John 10:35).
4. It leads people to Christ (John 20:30-31).
5. It is absolute in its authority (Psalms 89:34).
The Value of Bible Study:

39. The Value of Bible Study:
1. It is Spiritual food (Matthew 4:4).
2. It contains Gods will (2 Tim. 3:16).
3. It reveals God to man (John 10:35).
4. It leads people to Christ (John 20:30-31).
5. It is absolute in its authority (Psalms 89:34).
6. It is complete in its revelation (Jude 3).
The Value of Bible Study:

40. The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34).
The Value of Bible Study:

41. The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34).
8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18).
The Value of Bible Study:

42. The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34).
8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18).
9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119:89).
The Value of Bible Study:

43. The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34).
8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18).
9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119:89).
10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (2 Tim. 3:16).
The Value of Bible Study:

44. The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34).
8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18).
9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119:89).
10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (2 Tim. 3:16).
11. It offers certainty of salvation (John 20:31).
The Value of Bible Study:

45. The Value of Bible Study:
7. It is final in its content (Psalms 89:34).
8. It is infallible (Hebrews 6:18).
9. Its authority is complete and final (Ps. 119:89).
10. It satisfies all spiritual needs (2 Tim. 3:16).
11. It offers certainty of salvation (John 20:31).
12. It exposes religious error (Matthew 22:29).
The Value of Bible Study:

46. The Value of Bible Study:
Without the Bible, man has no moral compass to direct the affairs of life.

47. The Value of Bible Study:
The Bible tells us about God’s love and teaches us how to live.
I am crucified with Christ…
Galatians 2:20

48. Jesus said about Scripture:
“My words are spirit and life” (John 6:63).
Jesus said about Scripture:

49. Jesus said about Scripture:
“My words are spirit and life” (John 6:63).
“The truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).
Jesus said about Scripture:

50. Jesus said about Scripture:
“My words are spirit and life” (John 6:63).
“The truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).
“All who love me, keep my words” (John 14:23).
Jesus said about Scripture:

51. Jesus said about Scripture:
“My words are spirit and life” (John 6:63).
“The truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).
“All who love me, keep my words” (John 14:23).
“My words will judge you” (John 12:48).
Jesus said about Scripture:

52. Jesus said about Scripture:
Jesus told the Sadducees that they were in error: a. They did not know the word of God. b. They did not know God’s Power (Mat. 22:29).
Jesus said about Scripture:

53. Jesus said about Scripture:
Jesus told the Sadducees that they were in error: a. They did not know the word of God. b. They did not know God’s Power (Mat. 22:29).
Jesus’ statements indicate:
a. The importance of Bible knowledge.
b. The danger of Bible ignorance.
Jesus said about Scripture:

54. David said about Scripture:
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Ps. 119:105).
I am crucified with Christ…
Galatians 2:20

55. Paul said about Scripture (2 Tim 2: 13-17):
It makes wise unto salvation (v. 15).
It is inspired by God (v. 16).
It is spiritually profitable (v. 16).
It furnishes unto all good works (v. 17).

56. The Bible - God’s Revelation to Man Acts 20:32
Man Needs it:
To know God
Acts 17:14-25
To know Self
Gen. 1:26-27
To know Sin
1 John 3:4-8
To know Truth
John 8:32
To know Eternity
Rev. 21:8
Man Needs to:
Study It
Psalm 1:1-2
Believe It
Romans 10:10
Obey It
Jer. 7:23
Love It
Psalm 119:97
Teach It
2 Tim. 2:21
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God…”
2 Timothy 3:16
Adapted from Barnes’ Bible Charts

57. 1. Ask the right questions.
*Basic principles of Bible study:

58. 1. Ask the right questions.
2. Write down what you observe.
Basic principles of Bible study:

59. 1. Ask the right questions.
2. Write down what you observe.
3. Apply the Bible principles you learn to
your Christian life.
Basic principles of Bible study:

60. 1. Ask the right questions. 2. Write down what you observe.
3. Apply the Bible principles you learn to
your Christian life.
4. Study the Bible systematically.
Schedule a regular Bible study time.
Keep a notebook in a systematic way.
Gather the appropriate study materials.
*Adapted from Rick Warren’s Bible Study Methods
Basic principles of Bible study:*

61. 5. Develop a religious library.
Basic principles of Bible study:

62. 6. Spend time in prayer before each study.
Basic principles of Bible study:

63. When we read the Bible, we will:
Put on Christian armor Eph. (6:13-17).
Conclusion:

64. Ephesians 6:13-17
The Helmet of Salvation
The Shield of Faith
The Breastplate of Righteousness
The Belt of Truth
The Sword of the Spirit
Feet Prepared With the Gospel of Peace

65. When we read the Bible, we will:
Put on Christian armor Eph. (6:13-17).
Lay up treasures in heaven (Matt. 6:20).
Conclusion:

66. Where is our treasure?

67. Read…..Understand…..Apply…..Obey Conclusion:
When we read the Bible, we will:
Put on Christian armor Eph. (6:13-17).
Lay up treasures in heaven (Matt. 6:20).
Read…..Understand…..Apply…..Obey
Conclusion:

68. End

69. 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it.”
Common objections to Bible study:

70. 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ” 2
1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it.” 2. “I’m not intelligent enough.”
Common objections to Bible study:

71. 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ” 2
1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it.” 2. “I’m not intelligent enough.”
3. “I’m not educated enough.”
Common objections to Bible study:

72. 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ” 2
1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it.” 2. “I’m not intelligent enough.”
3. “I’m not educated enough.” 4. “I don’t have enough time.”
Common objections to Bible study:

73. 1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it. ” 2
1. “The Bible is too big; I’ll never master it.” 2. “I’m not intelligent enough.”
3. “I’m not educated enough.” 4. “I don’t have enough time.” 5. “I have other priorities.”
Common objections to Bible study: