When we want to learn how to invest in the stock market, hunt desert cotton tail rabbits or start a web based business, we often buy a book that will teach us how to do it. Learning how to properly understand the Bible and apply it to our lives is no different. If you are not familiar with science of studying literature, particularly the Bible, you may want to grab a book or two on how to study the Bible.
Books on how to study the Bible explain the process of Bible study. Some of them are very technical and theoretical while others are extremely practical. I have personally read every one of the books listed below. Most of them are saying basically the same thing just presenting it in a different style, order and levels of detail. However, you should be aware that some of them have an improper view of the role of the Holy Spirit in Bible study. I consider all of them practical books that can be used by anyone. Some are so practical that they even have workbooks available to take you through the exercises step by step.
There are other great books on the subject but I tried to limit my recommendation to only practical books. (*) indicates that to the best on my knowledge these are brotherhood books.
Recommendations:
- How to Study Your Bible, Kay Arthur
- How to Study Your Bible (Workbook), Kay Arthur
- The New Inductive Study Bible, Precept Ministries International
- Grasping God’s Word, Duvall and Hays
- Grasping God’s Word (Workbook), Duvall and Hays
- Bible Study Methods, Rick Warren
- How to Understand the Bible, Robert Palmer*
- Getting to Know Your Bible, Kevin Moore*
- How to Apply the Bible, Dave Veerman
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