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Bible Study

Plagiarism and Bible Teaching

April 25, 2014 by Krisan Marotta

You’ve probably heard the joke that the greatest insult you can give a Bible teacher is that your work is both original and good. Why is that funny? The part that’s original is not good, and the part that’s good is not original. The goal of Bible study is to be right, not original.

Filed Under: Bible Study 201 Tagged With: Bible Study, plagiarism, teaching

What if I failed my Bible reading plan?

February 11, 2014 by Krisan Marotta

Approximately one-third of those who started a Bible reading plan in January abandon it by February. By May that number will drop to half. What if you are one of the statistics?

Filed Under: Faith & Life Tagged With: Bible Study

5 Ideas NOT believe about your English Bible

February 3, 2014 by Krisan Marotta

What do you believe about your English translation of the Bible? Here are 5 ideas you should NOT hold.

Filed Under: 101Study Help, 101Theory Tagged With: Bible Study, interpretation, study tools, translations

7 Marks of False Teachers

October 9, 2013 by Krisan Marotta

I blog frequently on tips and tools for improving your Bible study skills, but what about discernment when listening to others?

Filed Under: Theology, Topics Tagged With: Bible Study, discernment, false teachers, wisdom

Handling Disagreement

January 15, 2013 by Krisan Marotta

Why do we have so much interpretative disagreement over the meaning of the Bible? Two explanations: one we can solve and one we can’t.

Filed Under: 101Study Help, 101Theory Tagged With: attitude, Bible Study, interpretation, study tools

Understanding Parables

September 7, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

Parables are serious theology. But they are metaphorical theology. They teach through metaphor, simile, and dramatic action rather than through logic or reasoning, drawing us into the story.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: allegory, analogy, Bible Study, Parables

30 Tips to Improve your Bible Study

June 12, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

Did you make a resolution to improve your Bible study? Here are 30 tips to help you keep that promise.

Filed Under: 101HowTo, 101Study Help Tagged With: Bible reading, Bible Study, interpretation

Bible Study Tools #1: Different translations

May 31, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

Since every translation is an interpretation of the original language, you should consult several translations of different types when studying the Bible. Bibles fall on an interpretation scale and it will improve your study if you know the difference and have one of each type.

Filed Under: 101Study Help, 101Tools Tagged With: Bible Study, study tools, translation

Why I love the Bible and hate sermons

February 2, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

I can spend 20 hour a week in Bible study without complaint but I’d rather shovel rocks than sit through most 20 minute sermons. Transformation without information has all the nourishment of whipped cream.

Filed Under: Bible Study 201 Tagged With: Bible Study, lectures, sermons

5 C’s of Bible Study

October 14, 2011 by Krisan Marotta

How do you evaluate whether a particular interpretation hits the mark of authorial intent?

Filed Under: 101Study Help, 101Theory Tagged With: Bible Study, Bible Study 101

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