Now that we’ve covered all of the essentials to studying the Bible, we will begin to look at the mechanics of Bible study. There are a few rules when studying the Word, that if they are ignored, you may find yourself going down a rabbit hole.
Let’s start with these “rules” for study:
Three things must be understood before we get into the depth of any passage in scripture.
A study of the three ways that sin enters our lives and how we can defend against its attack.
One of the most common topics of discussion in the professing church today is how believers can overcome sin in their lives. As our culture and society move farther and farther away from God’s principles, sin becomes more and more prevalent, even in the lives of those who claim to be Christians. Most of the formulas that are being presented today as the key to ridding our lives of sin are simply thinly veiled attempts to place people under the laws. Returning to the commandments of the law will not help us overcome sin in our lives. Realizing the truth of grace and who we are in Christ is the only way to truly overcome the power of sin.
“Is there anything worse than hell?” Recently I was in a meeting at work discussing a major dilemma when someone referred to it as “hell”. Whimsically, the person asked “Is there anything worse than hell?” which created quite a bit of laughter. I laughed along but then turned serious when I realized that there really is nothing worse than hell. It’s eternal,…