The Bible is the bearer of the word of God. There are 66 books in the Bible. The bible is made up of two parts: The Old testament, made up of 969 chapter and 39 books; and the New Testament made up of 260 chapters and 27 books.
How was the bible written?
The Old Testament was written in Hebrew and the New Testament in Greek, but Ezra and latter part of Daniel was written in Aramaic
Differences between Old and New Testament:
The Old Testament is about God’s covenant with Israel, their shortcomings and their restoration. This was simply to bring a nation as a sample for the world to see what he would do in regards salvation and redemption. WHILE, the New Testament talks about a new covenant with the blood of Jesus, the Son of God and God’s redemption plan for mankind
In the Old Testament, forgiveness of sin was shedding of animals annually but in the New Testament, it is by the shedding of the blood of Jesus Christ for mankind once and for all. HEB 9:7, 11
Justification was by works in Old Testament but in the New Testament, it is by Faith in the finished work of Calvary, Ron 4:4-5, Ron 10:4
Why must we study the Bible?
1. It is the only source of complete revelation of God and his plan for man is only found in the Bible. John 5:39.
2. The word of God has the power to discipline us and grow us in faith. 2 Timothy 3:16
3. The word of God is our weapon in spiritual warfare. Eph 6:16-17, 12. The sword is for defense and attack. Jesus showed us spiritual warfare in Matt 4:4, he quoted Deut. 8:3. He also quoted Deut. 6:16 when the devil quoted psalm 91. So it was the word of God for the word of God.
4. It helps us to build hope and Comfort. Rom. 5:14, Rom 5:5, we have a hope for a better tomorrow via the scriptures.
5. It gives us confidence to share the gospel: we have all been enlisted as ambassadors of Christ to witness for Christ. 1 Peter 3:15
WAYS TO KNOWING THE WORD OF GOD
1. By hearing: Rom 10:17, Play the scriptures via Bible app or hear continually the word of God or messages. What you hear affects your life.
2. By reading: 1Tim 4:13, make it a daily habit to read the word
3. By Studying: this requires going into details, comparing scriptures with scriptures etc. Acts 17:11
4. By Meditating: Joshua 1:8, this means pondering and thinking on scriptures. Meditation gives u access to revelation.
5. By Memorizing: Commit scriptures to heart. Psalm 119:11
6. Applying the word: Heb. 5:14, practice what the Word says
TOOLS FOR STUDY
1. Have more than one translations of the Bible
2. Bible concordance: This helps to show u the meaning of key words, its roots, meaning and places used in the bible
3. Cross reference or chain reference Bible: During topical study, this kind of Bible gives you references of the topic you are studying.
4. Notebook and a pen: A short pencil is better than a long memory. Learn to document what you learn
METHOD OF STUDY:
Follow your own personal study plan e.g., book by book, or topical study or testament
HOW TO STUDY TO GET RESULTS
1. Approach the bible with reference. Prov. 13:13
2. Have a strong desire to be impacted with wisdom prov 4:7
3. Obey and practice the word. James 1:21
Selah!
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