Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Module 10: Application I. Thus far, we have looked at how to employ correct principles of interpretation in order to better understand the Bible. However, the process is incomplete until we actually make scripture a […]
NT Genre Studies 2: Epistles and Revelation
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Module 9: NT Genre Studies 2: Epistles and Revelation I. Epistles A. Preliminary Remarks 1. Definition a. Letters from the apostles and other early church leaders to Christian communities and individuals, which are carefully structured, […]
NT Genre Studies 1: Gospels and Acts
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Week 8,NT Genre Studies – Gospels and Acts Module 8: NT Genre Studies 1: Gospels and Acts I. Having raced through the Old Testament, it is now time to delve into the rich world of New […]
OT Genre Studies 2: Wisdom and Prophecy
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Module 7: OT Genre Studies 2: Wisdom and Prophecy I. Wisdom A. Preliminary Remarks 1. Definition a. “Wisdom is the ability to make godly choices in life.” b. Wisdom is skill in living according to […]
OT Genre Studies 1: Narrative and Law
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Module 6: OT Genre Studies 1: Narrative and Law I. Now that we understand the nature and significance of genres, we can begin to look at specific biblical genres so as to better understand the rules […]
Genre Studies – An Introduction
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (4 pages) Module 5: Genre Studies – An Introduction I. At this point in the class, we have covered roughly half of the course material! At this point, we narrow the hermeneutical lens, and […]
Tools to Help You Along the Way
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Module 4: Tools to Help You Along the Way I. Now that you have a basic understanding both of presuppositions and context, you are fast on your way […]
Context, Context, Context!
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Module 3: Context, Context, Context! I. Having looked at our own presuppositions toward the text, we can now look at the Bible itself, both from a historical standpoint and a literary standpoint. This […]
Worldviews and the Battle for Meaning
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Module 2: Worldviews and the Battle for Meaning I. Before we can even begin to understand correct methods of interpretation, we must reflect on some philosophical issues. This is because every time we come […]
How to Study the Bible: Study Guide
Study Guide for An Intensive 10 Week Course on How to Study the Bible by: Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D Asbill. See: Author´s Preface Module 01 Hermeneutics – The What and the Why Module 02 Worldviews and the Battle for Meaning Module 03 Context, Context, Context! Module 04 Tools to Help You […]
Hermeneutics – The What and the Why: Module 1
Return to Study Guide: How to Study the Bible, by Jeffrey Bruce and Brian D. Asbill Download PDF (5 pages) Module 1: Hermeneutics – The What and the Why I. The What A. Before embarking on our quest, there are a few issues of definition that need to be addressed. The following is a list […]
The Responsibility of Bible Teachers
It is a huge responsibility – teaching the Bible. It behooves us to know what the Bible itself says about “teaching” the truths which God has given to us in order to follow Him well. ¨Our¨ doctrines and ¨our¨ beliefs and ¨our¨ teachings… are not ours, but God´s. Are you truly paying attention to what […]
Titus on: What the Word of God Teaches
Titus 2:11-15 What the Word Of God Teaches 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and […]
Colossians 3:12-17
12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 Beyond all these things put […]
Colossians 3:5-10
5 Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were living […]
Ephesians 6:19-24. Final Greetings
Final Greetings Ephesians 6:19-24 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download FINAL GREETINGS Prayer for others: Can we adopt this personal petition of Paul, and apply it for others? 19,20. _________________________________________________________________________ Which are the key words? _____________________________________________________________________ For whom can you pray this? And do your include yourself? _____________________________________________________________________ Identification of Tychicus: […]
Ephesians 6:10-18. The Armor of God
The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson. Available: Printable PDF download THE ARMOR OF GOD “Finally” and the following BIG exhortation: ________________________________________________________________________________ Is there a “secret” to be learned in having the “Strength of the Lord”? ________________________________________________________________________________ How are we to understand a view the “full” armor of God? […]
Ephesians 6:1-9. Children and Parents
Children and Parents Ephesians 6:1-9 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF CHILDREN AND PARENTS How do you view “children”? _______________________________________________________________ An “old” imperative for children: ____________________________________________________________ Why? _______________________________________________________________________________ Looking at one of the Ten Commandments: _____________________________________________________ A promise from the Lord. What does “promise” mean to you? _________________________________________ In this a […]
Ephesians 5:22-33. Wives and Husbands
Wives and Husbands Ephesians 5:22-33 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download WIVES AND HUSBANDS Would you say that this is a passage often used to “prove” your own personal bias? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why is it so easy to forget v. 21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ”? Is it […]
Ephesians 5:15-21. The Holy Spirit’s Filling
The Holy Spirit’s Filling Ephesians 5:15-21 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download THE HOLY SPIRIT’S FILLING Comments regarding the context: (from preceding verses) 5:1 -14 ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ What does it mean to be very careful how you live?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the difference between being wise and unwise? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why are […]
Ephesians 5:1-14. Living as Children of Light
Living as Children of Light Ephesians 5:1-14 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT How does verse one, continue the theme from the preceding section? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you find the opening phrases of verses one and two truly “amazing”? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What model is given for living […]
Ephesians 4:17-32. Living as Children of Light
Living as Children of Light Ephesians 4:17-32 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT What does the “so . . .” indicate at the beginning of this passage? ______________________________________________________________________________________ Paul is insistent concerning: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Why does he offer this strong insistence against a Gentile lifestyle? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ […]
Ephesians 4:11-16. Leadership Gifting for the Church
Leadership Gifting for the Church Ephesians 4:11-16 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download LEADERSHIP GIFTING FOR THE CHURCH How do we see the divine direction and “gifting” for the body of Christ in verse 11? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking at those descriptive words: Apostles ____________________________________________________ Prophets ____________________________________________________ Evangelists __________________________________________________ Pastor –teachers ______________________________________________ What […]
Ephesians 4.1-10. Unity in The Body of Christ
Unity in The Body of Christ Ephesians 4.1-10 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST How does Paul urge us forward? _________________________________________________________________________________________ To which purpose and goal does Paul give his urging? _________________________________________________________________________________________ “How” is this to be lived out? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Do you feel […]
Ephesians 3:14-21. A Prayer For the Ephesians
A Prayer For the Ephesians Ephesians 3.14-21 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download A PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS Which are the primary words for prayer in the New Testament? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Which are the primary postures for prayer in the New Testament? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How does the Old Testament background aid in our […]
Ephesians 3:1-13. Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles
Paul the Preacher to the Gentiles Ephesians 3.1-13 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download PAUL THE PREACHER TO THE GENTILES How does Paul identify himself? _________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the meaning of the word “gentiles’? _________________________________________________________________________________________ How can we understand the meaning of “the administration of God’s grace? _________________________________________________________________________________________ How is the […]
Ephesians 2:11-22. One in Christ
One in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download ONE IN CHRIST What does the “therefore” connect? ___________________________________________________________________________________ On remembering: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ What grabs you regarding your former situation? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ A GREAT “BUT NOW” v. 13 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Our problems with distances – ___________________________________________________________________________________ THE EXCELLENCY OF JESUS: […]
Ephesians 2:1-10. Made Alive in Christ
Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson. Available: Printable PDF download MADE ALIVE IN CHRIST When the “you” is singular and when it is plural: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The description of that “you” that Paul is giving: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Who would be the “ruler of the kingdom of the air” and […]
Ephesians 1:15-23. Thanksgiving and Prayer
Thanksgiving and Prayer Ephesians 1:15-23 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson Available: Printable PDF download THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER Two BIG WORDS- “Thanksgiving” and “Prayer”. Where do you find their challenge? ________________________________________________________________________________________ Will you find help in the following verses? ___________________________________________________________ What does the link “For this reason” mean? __________________________________________________________ And the phrase, “ever since I […]
Ephesians 1:3-14. Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Spiritual Blessings in Christ Ephesians 1:3-14 Bible study with Dr. Peter Larson. Available: Printable PDF download SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS IN CHRIST “Praise” and its definitions: ______________________________________________________________________ Who is the focus in? ___________________________________________________________________________ What kind of a blessing has been given? _____________________________________________________________ Which blessing is laid out in verse 4? _______________________________________________________________ Because of these blessings, How should […]