Rick Warrenýýýs Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word

ýýýThe Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God.ýýýýýýRick Warren in The Purpose Drivenýý Life You were created to become like Christ. This is one of the five God-ordained purposes for your life described in The Purpose Drivenýý Life by Rick Warren, and itýýýs why studying the Bible is so important. The Bibleýýýs truths will transform you, aligning you with the character and ways of Jesus as you encounter him in the Scriptures. This easy-to-understand book shows you how more >>

ýýýThe Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God.ýýýýýýRick Warren in The Purpose Drivenýý Life You were created to become like Christ. This is one of the five God-ordained purposes for your life described in The Purpose Drivenýý Life by Rick Warren, and itýýýs why studying the Bible is so important. The Bibleýýýs truths will transform you, aligning you with the character and ways of Jesus as you encounter him in the Scriptures. This easy-to-understand book shows you how to study the Bible Rick Warrenýýýs way. It gives you not just one, but twelve methods for exploring the riches of Godýýýs Word. At least one of them is exactly what youýýýre looking forýýýan approach thatýýýs right for you, right where youýýýre at. Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through the how-tos of the following methods:ýýý Devotional ýýý Chapter Summary ýýý Character Quality ýýý Thematicýýý Biographical ýýý Topical ýýý Word Study ýýý Book Background ýýý Book Surveyýýý Chapter Analysis ýýý Book Synthesis ýýý Verse Analysis Thousands of individuals, small groups, churches, and seminary classes have used this practical manual to unlock the wonderful truths of Scripture. You can too. Written by Americaýýýs pastor, Rick Warren, Rick Warrenýýýs Bible Study Methods will help you develop a customized approach to studying, understanding, and applying the Bible.Learn how to study the Bible the way Rick Warren does. With simple, step-by-step instructions, Americaýýýs pastor guides you through twelve different approaches to studying Godýýýs Word for yourself. Doing so will help you fulfill the third purpose of The Purpose-Drivenýý Life: becoming more and more like Jesus.ContentsPreface. 9Introduction: How to Study the Bible. 15Preview of the 12 Bible Study Methods. 301. The Devotional Method of Bible Study. . 332. The Chapter Summary Method of Bible Study. . 493. The Character Quality Method of Bible Study. . 614. The Thematic Method of Bible Study. . 795. The Biographical Method of Bible Study . . 976. The Topical Method of Bible Study. . 1157. The Word Study Method of Bible Study. . 1338. The Book Background Method of Bible Study . . . . . . 1519. The Book Survey Method of Bible Study . . 16910. The Chapter Analysis Method of Bible Study. . 18911. The Book Synthesis Method of Bible Study. . 20712. The Verse-by-Verse Analysis Method of Bible Study . . 221AppendicesA. How to Have a Meaningful Quiet Time. . 231B. General Questions for a Biographical Study. . 255C. A List of Positive and Negative Character Qualities. . 259D. A Partial List of Biblical People. . 262E. A Suggested List of Key Words for Study. . 264F. What to Look for in a Chapter Analysis Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . 265G. A Plan for Studying the Bible Systematically . . 267For Further Reading. 271Rick Warrenýýýs Bible Study MethodsCopyright ýý 1981, 2006 by Rick WarrenFormerly published under the title Personal Bible Study MethodsRequests for information should be addressed to:Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataWarren, Richard.Rick Warrenýýýs Bible study methods : Twelve ways you can unlock Godýýýs Word / Rick Warren.p. cm.ISBN-13: 978-0-310-27300-4ISBN-10: 0-310-27300-51. Bible ýýý Study and teaching. I. Title.BS600.3.W37 2006220.071 ýýý dc222005037198All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Versionýý.NIVýý. Copyright ýý 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rightsreserved.KJV indicates Scripture quotations from the King James Version.The website addresses recommended throughout this book are offered as a resource. These websites are not intendedin any way to be or imply an endorsement on the part of Zondervan, nor do we vouch for their content for the lifeof this book.All rights reserved. Some forms are designated in the text as being suitable for reproduction. No other part of thispublication may be rep << less