Let's face it- the books of the Bible were written anywhere from 2000 to 4000 years ago. In reality, we are reading translations primarily from three original languages (Classical Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek). The culture of those times is long gone, and culture greatly impacts our language. Sometimes, we have the literal definitions to every word, but a phrase doesn't make sense because it is a cultural idiom (where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts). Use this as a resource hub for unraveling the Word of God, which is both understandable and beyond what our human minds can grasp.
This is the main page for basic Bible study techniques. We will explore why personal Bible study is important, develop a glossary of common terms that you will likely see in your Bible and this blog that are not so common in everyday speech, cover resources that are great Bible study aides, and some techniques for studying the Word of God.
"Herme- what?" How to Understand the Bible
Glossary of Not-So-Common Terms
The Importance of Personal Bible Study
A Christian's Guide to Studying and Applying the Old Testament
Introduction to Studying Parables
(links coming...)
Bible Study Aides
Bible Study Basic Techniques
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