How to Study and Interpret the Holy Bible

Ivan Lane

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You can interpret any verse in the Bible in the context in which it was written using two techniques: word definition and cross referencing. You see the key to interpreting the Bible is to define the Bible by the Bible by allowing the Bible to interpret itself that is your truth.

Rather than telling you “what” to think, author and expert, Ivan Lane, teaches you how to define biblical words and cross reference scripture to interpret biblical truth for yourself. Mr. Lane helps to make readable sense of the Bible by helping you learn how to understand biblical language and symbolic words. He does this by using a very unique method of interpreting the Bible that he calls, “The Definitive Method.” You will learn what books to use and how to use them in order to interpret any verse in the Bible in the context in which it was written. This book appeals to beginners and advanced students alike because it is written in laymen terms with basic and advanced techniques of interpreting the Bible. Mr. Lane takes you deep into symbolism, so that you can understand the spiritual aspect of the Bible for your edification and spiritual growth. Every technique is shown with easy step-by-step examples for your understanding.

Sujets

• Religion
• Christianisme
• Christian Living
• Personal Growth
• Philosophie et théologie
• Jesús de Nazaret
• God
• Jesus
• Language interpretation
• Self-help
• Ministry
• Christ
• Jésus de Nazareth
• Bible

Informations

• Publié par: WestBow Press
• Date de parution: 12 mai 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781664296237
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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HOW TO STUDY AND INTERPRET THE HOLY BIBLE
 
 
The “key” to interpreting the Bible is to define the Bible by the Bible.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ivan Lane
 
 
 
 
 

 
Copyright © 2023 Ivan Lane.
 
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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
 
ISBN: 978-1-6642-9624-4 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-6642-9623-7 (e)
 
 
 
WestBow Press rev. date: 04/06/2023
Dedication
To the loving memory of my grandmother, Phennorris Lane, who has raised me in the grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. She witnessed my calling and encouraged me to remember it so that I could fulfill it.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
How to Use this Book
CHAPTER 1       The Purpose for Studying Your Bible
CHAPTER 2       How to Interpret the Bible in Two Easy Steps
CHAPTER 3       Understanding Biblical Language
CHAPTER 4       How to Use the Essential Books for Bible Study
CHAPTER 5       Understanding the Spiritual Through Biblical and Symbolic Words
APPENDIX 1     How to Examine Messages for Spiritual Truth
APPENDIX 2     The Purpose of Fasting for Bible Study
APPENDIX 3     How to Become Saved
Questions and Answers
About the Author
My Vision
Recommended Books for Studying the Bible
Bibliography
Preface
The purpose for writing this study manual was based on the problems I have seen Christians experiencing when trying to understand the Bible, such as they read their Bibles instead of studying them, they skip over words in the verses they don’t understand, they define scriptural words in the English definition instead of in Hebrew and Greek from which the Bible was written, they interpret scripture with no supporting verses or use invalid supporting verses when doing so, and finally, they literalize scripture that requires symbolic interpretation.
Through personal study, the gathering of information, fasting, and prayer, the Lord, by divine inspiration, has given me the understanding to put together a book that will teach Christians or anyone, in laymen’s terms, how to study to interpret the Holy Bible King James Version with spiritual insight as God intended.
Introduction
The key to interpreting the Bible is to define the Bible by the Bible, which allows the Bible to interpret itself. This is scripture interpreting scripture ― the way the Bible teaches; therefore, it is the way God intended.
Presumably, every author writing about a well-covered topic on bible study believes he or she has something different to contribute, and I am no exception. There was a niche for a book that might be more understood if less denominational thinking (man’s religious beliefs) was presented than what is already on the shelves. However, I have sought to simplify what can be somewhat of a difficult subject by breaking things down in laymen’s terms with easy-to-follow instructions and techniques. Although academic explanation on how to study scripture is indeed informative, watching an illustration of a verse being interpreted step-by-step is more convincing and entertaining, while learning a message from certain examples.
Nevertheless, I attempt to write the single most explanatory book on this subject, covering only the necessary topics in sufficient detail. Other books on this subject are either a discussion, an introduction, or too academic (complex), which creates a boring or dry read.
Those books also provide no practical method for interpreting the Bible, leaving the readers confused or dissatisfied. However, readers may wish to know how to understand verses they read, interpret them, and recognize when the interpretation is true, without having it explained through intimidating terminology or scholarly rules.
This is the premise on which I have based my book to a considerable extent. All one needs is a basic education to apply these techniques.
The world is filled with articulate people who have no aspirations to be biblical scholars, but simply want to learn how to study the Bible correctly, convey the knowledge properly to others, and live it.
With this type of reader in mind, I have put together a book that circumvents the complexities or vagueness of bible study and focuses instead on practical techniques from the Bible with simple explanations. The manual is designed to assist the reader in comprehending the inspired scripture of the King James Version, Holy Bible.
Although this book is not as exhaustive as some of the others, I have chosen to concentrate on specific areas of study where God’s people are most likely to need help. So, without further ado, I present my God-inspired book — “How to Study and Interpret the Holy Bible.
How to Use this Book
How to use this book is summarized and organized so you can understand the essential use of each chapter to make your study workable, efficient, and thorough.
Preparation:
• The first thing you want to do is make sure you are saved and have received the Holy Spirit. — See Appendix Three.
The Holy Spirit is essential in understanding the Bible because he will reveal to you the understanding of scripture as you study.
• Just before each study session always pray for understanding. Nothing extravagant, just sincerely ask the Holy Spirit for understanding. — See Appendix Three.
• During your Christian experience you should be practicing the Eight Steps to Total Dedication every day as outlined in this book. It will open your mind spiritually through your dedication to God, so He can continuously speak to you as you study. – See Chapter One.
• You will need Three Essential Bible study books as follows: –see Chapter Four.
• Scofield Study Bible, King James Version
• Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible
• Webster’s Dictionary
• You must always look to understand the spiritual (symbolic) in scripture. This guideline is necessary to keep your bible study interpretation accurate. – See Chapters Three and Five.
• You must never break the five rules of interpretation because it will also help keep your interpretation accurate. – See Chapter Three.
Step One - Correct Biblical Grammar
• Read your Bible by cross-reference to avoid any seeming contradictions. – See Chapter Three.
• Check scripture for improper grammar – Chapter Three.
• Visually change pronouns into Modern English for an easy read – Chapter Three.
• Visually change compound words into simple English, if necessary – Chapter Three.
• Visually change biblical words with suffixes into Modern English – Chapter Three.
• Check for words in italics – Chapter Three.
• Check for words in parenthesis – Chapter Three.
• Check for words in brackets – Chapter Three.
Step Two – Interpret the Bible
• Question the verse to understand it – Chapter Three.
• Cross-reference the verse or subject with the Old Testament to see if it needs to be fulfilled in the New Testament ─ Chapter Three.
• Interpret the verse using word definition and cross-reference – Chapter Two and Chapter Four.
• If you have any problems receiving revelation from God, fast and pray, even if it is just one meal. God will honor it. – See Appendix 2.
CHAPTER ONE
The Purpose for Studying Your Bible
“To receive instructions from the Holy Spirit is enlightening — to obey is divine.”
 
The purpose of studying the Bible is so that God’s people can take personal responsibility for their Christian walk — by knowing how to study the Bible for themselves. There are several reasons why God wants us to study the Bible. For instance, for personal divine direction of your life, for revelation truth, and edification of the body of Christ: the church. Other reasons are faithfulness and obedience to God, continuous divine communication, spiritual growth, and perfection in Christ. In addition, several verses specifically illustrate our purpose for studying the Bible. For instance, 2Timothy 2:15, “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a teacher that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” In this verse, Paul is commanding us with the authority of God, that we should study the Bible to show ourselves approved of God, with him as our teacher, with no shame, because we correctly define God’s word of truth.
In other words, God sees us as acceptable vessels worthy of honor, because we possess his word of truth. You can only receive God’s word of truth into your spirit through diligence in studying the Bible, versus receiving it through someone teaching it to you. When someone teac