Preface

This shows the importance of being established in the doctrines of God.Titus 2:10; Job 11:4; II Timothy 3:14-17; Titus 1:9: “Holding fast the faithfulword as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, bothto exhort and convict those who contradict.”HOW SHOULD I STUDY?a. Have a proper attitudeb. Select a specific timec. Choose a special placed. Praye. Get the right tools:A good study BibleA good concordanceA good dictionaryA good Bible handbookA good word studyf. Follow a plan:Word Study1. Choose a word 5. Find the root meaning2. Define the word 6. Discover the biblical usage3. Compare versions 7. Apply4. Determine the original definitionVerse Analysis1. Choose verse 4. Cross-reference2. Paraphrase 5. Write insights3. Question and answer 6. ApplyChapter Summary1. Contents 5. Christ seen2. Chief people 6. Central truth3. Key verse 7. Application4. Key wordsBook Survey1. Read the book 4. Form a diagram chart2. Make notes 5. Make a tentative outline3. Conduct a background study 6. ApplyL E S S O N 1 The Word of God3