Unlocking the Scriptures: Three Steps to Personal Bible Study

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David C Cook, 2003 - Bible - 192 pages

This updated classic leads the reader through the inductive Bible study process, showing practically how to study the Bible for one's self.

With this tool, Christians can learn to relevantly apply God's Word to their lives as His Spirit leads them personally, rather than as some other leader might direct. Originally published in 1986, Finzel's style remains very accessible--providing practical examples that walk the reader through the steps of unpacking Scripture, using actual passages to practice.

Free downloadable study guide and activities.

 

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Contents

Foreword by Howard Hendricks
6
Introduction
7
The Bible Gets Personal
12
What Is Inductive Bible Study?
18
PART ONEThe Basics of Bible Study
22
Observation Asks What Do I See?
23
Looking at the Whole Picture
31
Looking at the Individual Parts
34
EpistlesLetters with a Purpose
85
Wisdom Literature and PoetryGods Truths to Remember
101
Prophecy and RevelationJudgment with Hope
118
How to Study a Topic
132
How to Study a Person in the Bible
146
How to Study Key Words
150
How to Study a Doctrine
157
Conclusion
162

Looking at the Fine Details
38
Interpretation Asks What Does It Mean?
42
The Howtos of Interpretation
50
Application Asks How Should I Respond?
56
In Application Gods Word Studies Us
62
PART TWOAdvanced Bible Study
68
How to Study a Whole Book of the Bible
69
NarrativesTrue Stories about God and His People
73
Group Study Guide
164
Appendix AElectronic Bible Study Resource Tools
176
Appendix BBible Study Resource Tools
179
Appendix CPrinciples of Structure
184
Endnotes
189
Unlocking the Scriptures Summary Sheet
191
Copyright

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Unlocking the Scriptures
Hans Finzel
Limited preview - 2013
Unlocking the Scriptures: Three Steps to Personal Bible Study
Hans Finzel
Snippet view - 1986

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About the author (2003)

Dr. Hans Finzel is a successful author (Empowered Leaders, Change is Like a Slinky), consultant, and expert in the field of leadership. He is also president and CEO of WorldVenture (Littleton, CO), an international leadership development organization with associates in sixty-five countries worldwide. Finzel is a real-life leadership practitioner with over twenty-five years of experience in many settings, including ten years training leaders in Vienna and throughout Eastern Europe before the fall of communism. He and his wife, Donna, have four children and make their home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

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TitleUnlocking the Scriptures: Three Steps to Personal Bible Study
AuthorHans Finzel
Editionreprint
PublisherDavid C Cook, 2003
ISBN0781438160, 9780781438162
Length192 pages
  
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