Written By Amanda Christopher

Bible Study

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1

Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
John 17:17

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:16

We believe that the Bible is God’s Word and His divine revelation to us. This practice consists not only of reading but meditating and studying Scripture to find out who God is and what He has done. Then we apply these truths to learn who we are and how we should live. Studying the Bible is not merely for obtaining information, but to prayerfully allow the Holy Spirit to use what we read and study to transform our hearts and lives. Jesus teaches us that all of Scripture bears witness to Him, so Bible study is a discipline that connects us to Christ, reveals God’s will, and strengthens our faith. Humbly examining scripture with the guidance and illumination of the Holy Spirit shapes us more and more into the likeness of Jesus as we learn and apply His teachings.

Practical Suggestions

  1. Daily Bible Reading Plan – Use a structured plan like the “Seeing Jesus Together” (seeingjesustogether.com) or “The Bible Recap” to read through the Bible in a year.

  2. Journaling Scripture – Write out key verses and observations, then apply them using the “SOAP” method: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer.

  3. Group Study – Join or start a DNA group that walks through a book of the Bible using a study guide or register for a New City Men or Women Class to familiarize yourself with Bible Study Principles.

Amanda Christopher
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