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1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?

1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?. 1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible? 2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? . 1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible? 2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see?.

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1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?

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  1. 1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible?

  2. 1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible? 2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible?

  3. 1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible? 2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see?

  4. 1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible? 2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see? 4. Interpretation - How do I know what it means?

  5. 1. Inspiration - Why can I trust the Bible? 2. Foundation - What is the Purpose of the Bible? 3. Illumination - How can I see what God wants me to see? 4. Interpretation - How do I know what it means? 5. Integration - How do I integrate God’s Word into my life?(work, family, finances, relationships)

  6. 6. Application - How can I USE God’s Word effectively? make decisions, defeat temptation, help others, comfort

  7. “Everyone who hears these words ofmine and puts them into practice is likethat wise man who built his house onthe rock.” Matthew 7:24

  8. To Build My Life on the Bible… 1. I receive it with my ears

  9. For “Good Reception” I need to be… Quiet Clean Humble Calm

  10. To Build My Life on the Bible… 2. I read it with my eyes

  11. To Build My Life on the Bible… 3. I research it with my hands & mouth

  12. Bible “STUDY” requires - writing down what I learn - talking about what I learn

  13. To Build My Life on the Bible… 4. I review & remember it with my mind

  14. To Build My Life on the Bible… 5. I respond to it with my actions

  15. I Can Trust The Bible Because… It is historically accurate It is scientifically accurate It is prophetically accurate

  16. I Can Trust The Bible Because… It is thematically unified It is confirmed by Jesus It has survived all attacks It has transforming power

  17. How Does God’s Word Change Me? LIFE RECREATOR GUILT ERADICATOR FAITH ACTIVATOR GROWTH STIMULATOR MIND ILLUMINATOR MOOD ELEVATOR POTENTIAL LIBERATOR

  18. How Do I Gain These Benefits? RAD RECEIVE it ACCEPT it as my authority DO it

  19. Illumination: Letting the Holy Spirit showme the meaning of God’sWord and how it applies to my life

  20. When God Opens My Eyes 4 ways I see the solution to my problem I see the barrier to my progress I see the defense for what’s attacking me I see how God is walking with me

  21. How Can I Prepare To See? It starts with a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus IN and BY faith ask God to open my eyes A Humble attitude is a prerequisite Cleanse my heart of sin and conflict Commit in advance to do what God says

  22. Keys To Bible Study I. Observation: What does it say?

  23. II. Interpretation: What does it mean?

  24. What does it mean? 5 characteristics A Godly man is caring A Godly man is consistent A Godly man is cooperative A Godly man is considerate A Godly man is courageous

  25. III. Correlation: What other verses explain it?

  26. IV. Application: What will I do about it?

  27. Some Basic Rules of Interpretation Consider the historicalcontext: Who is beingspoken to? Why? 1.

  28. Some Basic Rules of Interpretation Define the key words 2.

  29. Some Basic Rules of Interpretation Interpret unclear verseswith clear ones 3.

  30. Bearing fruit is produced by remaining in Christ Bearing fruit brings glory to God Bearing fruit will give me complete joy

  31. Some Basic Rules of Interpretation Look for the most obviousmeaning 4.

  32. • Remaining in Christ produces answered prayer Answered prayer brings glory to God Answered prayer gives me complete joy I bear fruit by asking in prayer

  33. asking in prayer I bear fruit by

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