Bible Study Season
By : Reformed Free Publishing Association
As a new society season of the study of the Bible approaches, please consider the materials that the Reformed Free Publishing Association has available.Study Guides:Ruth, Malachi, Acts, Romans, Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Hebrews, James, and 1 Peter.Commentaries:A Pilgrim's Manual (1 Peter)The Coming of Zion's Redeemer (Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi)Faith Made Perfect (James) Studies in the Book of Genesis Justified unto Liberty (Galatians) Knowing God in the Last Days (2 Peter) ...
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By : Reformed Free Publishing Association
Studies in Hebrews Study Guideby Mark H. Hoeksema The epistle to the Hebrews is one of the more difficult books of the Bible to interpret. Yet it is important to study, primarily because it helps us to understand the relation between the Old and New Testaments. Those who sometimes struggle with the interpretation, but who nevertheless persevere, will find in Hebrews the rich fruit of learning and edification. The main theme of Hebrews is the relation between the Old Testament and...
Read MoreSpiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life: Reading the Bible in Personal Devotions
By : Reformed Free Publishing Association
I suspect that we all know the need for these private devotions, and the need to read the Bible by ourselves. But perhaps we do not always know how to go about this reading of scripture. And if we do not know how, we become discouraged before we even start. The following is some practical advice on how to read and study the Bible in our private worship.
1. study solitarily
2. think biblically
3. approach worshipfully
4. read meditatively
5. advance systematically
6. move slowly
7. remember frequently
Read MoreBible Study
By : Reformed Free Publishing Association
It’s the season of Bible Study Societies. Thus it is a good time to think about how to study the Bible. I decided to dedicate today’s post to some helpful resources about how to study the Bible. Here are some Standard Bearer articles by Rev. Thomas Miersma (The last 4 links especially get into the “how to” of Bible study): The Reformers’ Principles of Scriptural Interpretation: Introduction Scripture Interprets Scripture: Historically Scripture Interprets Scripture: Grammatically (1) Scripture...
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