Living by the Book : the art and science of reading the Bible / [print]
Living by the Book
Howard G. Hendricks, William D. Hendricks.
- revisedition. and updatedition.
- Chicago, Illinois : Moody Publishers, (c)2007.
- 392 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Why people don't study the Bible -- Why study the Bible? -- How this book can help -- An overview of the process STEP 1: OBSERVATION -- The value of observation -- Let's start with a verse -- You must learn to read. TEN STRATEGIES TO FIRST RATE READING -- Read thoughtfully -- Read repeatedly -- Read patiently -- Read selectively -- Read prayerfully -- Read imaginatively -- Read meditatively -- Read purposefully -- Read acquisitively -- Read telescopically. Work with a paragraph. SIX THINGS TO LOOK FOR -- Things that are emphasized -- Things that are repeated -- Things that are related -- Things that are alike, and unlike -- Things that are true to life. Getting the big picture -- Summarize your observations -- "Facts are stupid things until ...". STEP 2: IndianaTERPRETATION -- The value of interpretation -- Handle with care! -- What type of literature is this?. FIVE KEYS TO IndianaTERPRETATION -- Content -- Context -- Comparison -- Culture -- Consultation. Coming to terms -- Figuring out the figurative -- Putting it all together -- Don't stop now!. STEP 3: APPLICATION -- The critical step of application -- Truth that transforms -- A transformed people -- Four steps of application -- Customized Christianity -- Nine questions to ask -- Now and then -- The principle of the thing -- A process of life change -- Three suggestions to get started.
For every person who draws strength and direction from the Bible, there are many more who struggle with it. Some call it a long book with fine print and obscure meaning. Some call it a mystery, a chore to read, or an undecipherable puzzle. The good news is you can easily solve this problem. With over 300,000 sold, this revised and expanded edition of Living by the Book will remove the barriers that keep Scripture from transforming your life. In a simple, step-by-step fashion, the authors explain how to glean truth from Scripture. It is practical, readable, and applicable. By following its easy-to-apply principles, you'll soon find yourself drawing great nourishment from the Word-and enjoying the process! The Living by the Book Workbook is the perfect compliment to provide practical application of lessons. https://www.amazon.com/Living-Book-Science-Reading-Bible/dp/0802408230/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9780802408235&qid=1581713912&sr=8-1