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Bible Study 101

Genre: Understanding the types of Scripture

August 26, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

How to work with specific genres found in the Scripture: Narratives, epistles, gospels, prophecy, poetry, etc.

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Revelation: Understanding Apocalyptic literature

August 20, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Apocalyptic literature is a sub-category of prophecy. The name comes from the Greek word apocalypsis which means uncovering or unveiling.

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Background & History

August 19, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Background, historical and cultural information to help you study the bible.

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3 Tips for Bible study in a “post-truth” world

November 21, 2018 by Krisan Marotta

The Oxford Dictionary defines “post-truth” as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” Do we live in a post-Bible study world? Increasingly sermons are heavy with stories and emotional appeals and light on critical explanations of the author’s intent. But good Bible study methods haven’t changed.

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Interpretation

August 19, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

After you’ve done your observation, word studies, outlining and answered the questions you generated, it’s time to start putting it all together. In this step, you want to collect, refine and organize all those details you observed into a coherent meaning.

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Figurative Language

August 16, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

We use figurative language all the time: “I’ll have to face the music.” “I’m bored to tears.” “She has a green thumb.” “Don’t let the cat out of the bag.” “He died of embarrassment.” Biblical writers also used figurative language and vivid imagery. How are we to understand it?

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How to do an Analytical Outline

July 29, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

An analytical outline is a way of displaying a text of Scripture so that the flow of thought and the relationship between the grammatical parts become clear. It is my favorite study tool and one of the first things I do. Learn how to make one.

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5W’s and H

May 31, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

You may have been taught to create a list of questions, using the “5Ws and H” (who, what, when, where, why, how). If you need some help learning how to use the “5Ws and H”, here are some questions to get you started.

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How to use context

May 24, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

When learning how to study the Bible, you’ve probably heard the expression “context is king”, meaning context is the arbitrator that rules a particular interpretation valid or not. But how do you use context to decide between possible interpretations?

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Bible Study 101: Learn to Study the Bible

May 19, 2017 by Krisan Marotta

Now is a great time to improve your Bible study skills. Follow this series to learn how to study the Bible, where to find the tools you need to study and how to use them.

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