Posted by Wayne on March 3, 2025, 9:10 am
Tip #1
Pray for God's guidance before any study you do. Ask Him to open your mind to the truth and make His words a part of your character.
Tip #2
Always start with Bible verses that are relatively easy to understand and whose meaning is fairly clear or obvious.
Tip #3
Let the Bible interpret and prove itself. Do not look for what you want to prove but instead seek what God's word teaches.
Tip #4
Ask yourself not only what the verses you are reading say but also what they do not say.
Tip #5
Research the original meaning of Biblical words and phrases in their original language (Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek).
Tip #6
Remember that at times the Bible uses symbols, parables, metaphors, poetry, personification, allegories, idioms, hyperbole, and other literary devices to teach.
Tip #7
Personal opinions, no matter how strongly they are held, do not constitute divine truth (2 Peter 1:20). Beliefs should be based on facts not feelings.
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