Why study the Bible?

The Bible is, first, the history of Israel. Yet it is the history of us all, and Western culture has its roots in the Bible. We study the Bible so we may know who God is, who we are and why this world was created; then we can know the purpose and meaning of our lives. Bible study leads us to God, so it leads to Truth. Jesus said in John's gospel that if we hold to his teachings, then we will know the truth, and the truth will set us free. [John 8:31,32]
 

  How do we study the Bible? 

• Observation: What does it say? Pay close attention to the passage, noticing contrast, repetition and progression, as well as the facts.
• Interpretation: What does it mean? Prayerfully meditate on the contents, seeking to find its meaning, particularly from the author's point of view.
• Application: What does it mean to me? Are there promises to be claimed, commands to be obeyed, sins to be repented of? Look for prayer topics for yourself, for others, for your family, for the country and the world.

Our approach in Bible study is the question and answer session followed by personal reflection and testimony-writing; written lectures are also helpful. And we should avoid trying to force the Bible into theological systems such as fundamentalism or dispensationalism---for the best interpreter of the Bible is the Bible itself.

One-to-One Bible study

We encourage those who want to engage in serious Bible study to prepare by answering study questions in advance and afterward to write a summary of what he or she has learned, including personal, practical application (testimony). In addition, at least once a quarter, we hold a Student Bible Symposium for those who would like to share their study with others.

Our one-to-one Bible studies are evangelistic in purpose, that is, we seek to lead people---one at a time---to meet the God of the Bible personally, and to come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord.
 

Please give one-to-one Bible study a try!.

  9 steps

• Lesson 1 (John 2:1-11)
• Lesson 2 (John 3:1-15)
• Lesson 3 (John 4:1-38)
• Lesson 4 (Genesis 1:1-25)
• Lesson 5 (Genesis 1:26-2:3)
• Lesson 6 (Genesis 2:4-25)
• Lesson 7 (Genesis 3:1-24)
• Lesson 8 (Mark 2:1-17)
• Lesson 9 (John 8:1-12,31-36).

   GENESIS

Genesis is the first of the 66 books of the Bible. Through the study of Genesis we can lay foundations for the study and understanding of the whole Bible. Jesus quotes Genesis, and he teaches us that the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is also the God of Jesus Christ. God Almighty, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is the Creator of all things. If we want to know God who created us, then we must study the Bible; and we must study Genesis. Through the study of Genesis we can lay a firm Biblical foundation for our faith. As we study this book, we want to meet and come to know the God of Genesis. So we must approach the study of Genesis with humble, learning minds and prayerful hearts.