by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 20, 2020 | Bible Study
One very fundamental reason for studying the Bible is that God commands it. It is impossible to argue against this fact. In Knowing Scripture, at pages 22-26, R. C. Sproul points to two passages that demand we study the Bible. This article looks at...
by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 20, 2020 | Bible Study
Part 2A shows that a distinction between Bible reading and Bible study makes common sense. Part 2B teaches that a comparison between Paul’s advice to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:13 contrasted with 2 Timothy 2:15 establishes that Bible reading is not Bible study. 1...
by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 20, 2020 | Bible Study
It may come as a surprise that Bible reading is not Bible study. There are, however, substantive differences between the two. While Bible reading is beneficial, real spiritual growth generally takes place through Bible study. These differences become...
by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 20, 2020 | Bible Study
Two 2018 surveys provide data about Bible reading and theological knowledge in America. The State of the Bible 2018 [ABS 2018] (https://www.americanbible.org/state-of-the-bible/ ) survey by the American Bible Society and Barna Research Bible reports the Bible...
by Stephen Belsheim | Apr 20, 2020 | Bible Study
The primary purpose of this series of articles entitled “Why Study the Bible?” is to advance persuasive reasons why Bible study, i.e., knowing how to study the Bible for oneself, is vital to the life of a Christian. The primary purpose of this series of articles...
