Seven Secrets of How to Study the Bible

By Stephen Jones

The Seven Secrets of How to Study the Bible is a fantastic way to jump start your knowledge of how to live a life that is pleasing to God. Get tips that you can use right away to experience a new and vibrant Christian life. This book provides all that you need to live a powerful and transformed Christian experience right away.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jun 15, 2014
• ISBN: 9780974082462

Stephen Jones

Stephen Jones is one of Britain’s most acclaimed horror and dark fantasy writers and editors. He is a Hugo Award nominee and the winner of four World Fantasy Awards, three International Horror Guild Awards, five Bram Stoker Awards, twenty-one British Fantasy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association. He has more than 160 books to his credit, including The Lovecraft Squad and Zombie Apocalypse! series, and twenty-eight volumes of Best New Horror anthologies. Visit his web site at www.stephenjoneseditor.com or follow him on Facebook at stephenjones-editor. He lives in London, England.

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THE SEVEN SECRETS OF HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A variety of people deserve thanks for their contribution to thedevelopment of this book. I would like to thank my wife, Adele, who provided unwavering support. Thanks to my primary editor, who provided guidance regarding the content. I am thankful to the numerous professionals who offered their financial aidtips.

My special thanks to Rubin Benson of First Impressions Design Group for his wonderful book design.

Special thanks to my wife Adele and children, Stephen Jr. and Stephanie, who are anoutstanding blessing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER I • The Bible Centered Life

Getting Started

Live Free

How to Be Proactive with the Scriptures

How to be Changed by the Bible

All of His blessings are in the Bible

Bible Centered Application

Bible Study Tips

Next Steps Worksheet

CHAPTER II • How God Speaks to You

The Immediately Available God

What it Means to Submit to God’s Word

What God is Saying to You

Find a Quiet Place to Study the Bible

Keep an Open Heart

God is Waiting for You

Listening to the Voice of God

Bible Application

Bible Study Tips

Next Steps Worksheet

CHAPTER III • Bible Helps that Work

A Bible Dictionary

God’s Promises

Amplified Bible

Daily Word

Bible Commentary

Bible CD

Preachers on CD/MP3

Bible Application

Bible Study Tips

Next Steps Worksheet

CHAPTER IV • How to Plan Your Bible Study

Rise Up Early

Reading Through the Bible

Study to Overcome Life’s Issues

Reviewing a Minister’s Message

Keep God in your Studies

Bible Study Application

Bible Study Tips

Next Steps Worksheet

CHAPTER V • Prayers and the Bible Study

Prayer that Speaks to God

God responds to his word

How to Connect with God

Tell God Your Story

How to have a Guilt Free Prayer Life

Keep Prayer First

Bible Application

Bible Study Tips

Next Steps Worksheet

CHAPTER VI • How to Make Bible Study a Priority

Why Make the Bible a Priority

How to Stay Motivated

Developing a Relationship with God

Asking God for Answer

How to Keep a Present Knowledge

Stay in God’s will

Bible Study Application

Bible Studt Tips

Next Steps

CHAPTER VII • The Power of The Bible

The Power of the Bible

Bold Witness of the Authority of the Bible

Remain Thankful

He Wil Never Leave You

Living with Godly Confidence

Bible Application

Bible Study Tips

Next Steps

Next Steps Worksheet

APPENDIX

THE SEVEN SECRETS

HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE

Here are the 10 benefits you will obtain from reading the Seven Secrets of How to Study the Bible

You will learn how to understand the Bible -

You can learn how to use the Bible to guide your daily living.

You will discover how to create an effective Bible study -

You can learn how to pursue new knowledge about the Bible.

Learn about how the Holy Spirit will guide your Bible study-

Identify unique ways that the Holy Spirit can open up the Bible and reveal important messages to you.

Improve your motivation to study the Bible -

Learn about the special ways that you can study the Bible and get excited about what you are reading.

Learn how to uncover additional Bible resources -

You will get information about books and websites that expound on the Bible.

Gain confidence in your ability to share the Bible -

Learn how you can confidently and effectively share the contents of the Bible with new and seasoned believers.

Learn about the value of using the Bible as a guide –

You will learn how to use the Bible to overcome stress, depression and fear

Improve your ability to have a weekly Bible study -

You can receive the tools that will enable you to learn something new every time you study the Bible.

You can gain access to great Bible study tips –

Learn how you can use these tips in every Bible Study.

•Introduction to the Bible•

This Seven Secrets of How to Study the Bible is designed to give you a easy way to apply the Bible to your life. The Bible is the inspired word of God and it is a book that changes lives all over the world. The Bible has been the best guide for living and millions wake up to read it to receive God’s daily instruction. The Bible is the perfect gift that God could provide for believers to read what God is saying. Sending his son Jesus to redeem the world is evidence of his love for all humanity. The Bible offers insight into the heart of God. There are a total of 66 books. There are 39 books in the Old Testament and there are 27 books in the New Testament. There are Bible scholars all over the world who join together to create the new versions of the Bible every year.

The King James edition of the Bible has been the standard translation of the Bible for several centuries. Over the years other translations such as the New International Version and the New American Standard Bible have picked up momentum in churches where they are read. No matter what Bible you read there is one central message. It is that Jesus Christ was crucified and then he arose so that those who believe in Him would no longer be separated from God. If you confess with your mouth and believe with your heart that Christ died for you then you will be made new today.

The Old Testament was translated from the standard Hebrew text and the Greek Text was used in translating the New Testament. There are an abundance of witnesses of Bible history that is explained throughout the Bible. The parables give us stories that we can still apply to our lives today. The Bible gives the reader a visual picture of what happened when Christ was on earth. The Bible reveals how imperfect men and woman still acknowledge that they are in need of a savior. We celebrate the wisdom and knowledge that God provides by making Jesus Lord and King of our lives.

The goal of the Bible is also