During these study times, groups will set their main topic to be biblical studies. The Bible is often studied in informal small groups, and groups within parachurch organizations. Kennedy (CV-67).īible study groups within congregations are sometimes known as cell groups, though many different names exist. Bible study in small groups īible study in the chapel of the USS John F. It is often categorized as advanced Bible study and is meant to extract the ideas found in the text for the primary purpose of teaching. Exegetical study is used most often by pastors, theologians, writers, professors, and church leaders in order to prepare for sharing lessons with others. However, the purpose is not so much for personal application as gaining information. In this type of study, the believer also goes beyond the surface value of the text. The purpose of these questions is to go deep enough into the text to extract the meaning and then to apply that gained knowledge to their personal life in order to create change for their own or other people's benefit. These questions can range from what the verse(s) literally means to how it applies to the believer's present personal circumstances. In inductive study, the reader will read a passage and then ask questions of how they personally interpret the verse(s). Inductive Bible study involves examining the ideas and words of the text, which leads to the meanings and then the interpretations, which in turn lead the reader to conclusions and applications. Richard Krejcir describes it terms of "interviewing a passage" without preconceptions or agendas. Inductive Bible study is a means of studying and exegeting a biblical passage.
To them, the Bible is not just a sacred book, but is the very Word of God, that is, a message from God which has direct relevance to their daily lives. They also consider it necessary to consider what they read with an attitude of respect, rather than the critical attitude which is frequently followed in formal study.
Therefore, they frequently pray that God will give them understanding of the passage being studied. Christians do not merely study the Bible as an academic discipline, but with the desire to know God better. The association of Bible study and prayer is an important one. This practice, however, has been widely criticized on the basis that the understanding gained of each specific passage is too vague. In some cases, the practice of reading through the entire Bible in a year is followed, this usually requires readings each day from both the Old and New Testament. However, the use of such aids is discouraged in many churches, which advocate the simple reading of Bible passages. Martin Luther studying the Bible on the banner of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland.Ĭhristians of all denominations may use study Bibles and Bible reading notes to assist them in their personal Bible studies.
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