Or maybe it was something that was just merely implied in a text but it is of special personal interest to you, so you want to dig into it a little further. Is there a biblical topic that you would like to study-one that excites you or maybe one that has always confused you? It may be a topic that was specifically mentioned in a passage that you read in your daily reading and you want to learn more about it. With that in mind, complete the following steps to get started on a Biblical Topics study: Step 1 Choose a topic that interests you The biggest mistake you must avoid in doing a topical study is taking a verse out of its context. Be sure to examine the context of each verse in order to avoid misinterpretation. Study each verse in order to understand its exact meaning. You will need to use a concordance to do this.ģ. The only way to know everything that God has said on a topic is to go through the entire Bible and find all the passages on that topic. Do your best to find and study every verse that relates to the topic. Then take these items one at a time, studying them in a systematic and logical order.Ģ. Be as comprehensive and complete as possible. Make a list of all the subjects that are related to your topic. Torrey, a great Bible teacher, gives three suggestions that are helpful in studying the Bible topically. To keep you on course let’s look at some helpful hints before we start. It gives us a proper balance regarding biblical truth as we get to see the whole counsel of God’s Word on the subject. It enables us to study the Word of God systematically, logically, and in an orderly manner. The Biblical Topics method can be used to study a doctrine, an idea, a phrase, or any subject that is mentioned in the Bible. The Biblical Topics method will help you to select the subject matter, trace it through the entire Bible, and discover everything that God has said about it, in His Word. In order to do a topical study, every related passage should be considered. Biblical topics usually have many minor themes running through them. Doing so allows us to study subjects that are of particular interest. One of the most exciting ways to study the Bible is by examining it topically. Honest to God / Real Questions Christians Ask Passion of Christ and Purpose of the Life Overcome: Living Beyond Your Circumstances (Life of Joseph) Ready: Ministering Life to Those in Crisis Jesus in the Present Tense (I AM Statements of Jesus) More Than Enough - The "I Am" Statements of Jesusĭistinct: Living Above the Norm (Matthew 5) Restorative Faith Spirituality for the Rest of Us Unstoppable: 6 Lessons from the Book of Acts Spoken: the Rhythm of Life (Six lessons in Psalms)īeloved Disciple Letters to the Seven Churches of RevelationĬalled to Be God's Leader Studies in Joshua The Birthing of a New Community (Galatians 3 - 6) God's Eternal, Preserving, and Renewing Love God's Power to Change Your Life (Corresponds with Rick Warren's book by the same title.)Ĭrucible-Pivotal Moments in the Life of David Overcomer (Corresponds with David Jeremiah's book by the same title) The Knowledge of the Holy (Corresponds with A.W. I will (Corresponds with Thom Rainer's book by the same title) Unlimited (Corresponds with Ken Hemphill's book by the same title) The Dangerous Duty of Delight (Corresponds with John Piper's book by the same title)Īnxious for Nothing (Corresponds with Max Lucado's book by the same title)Ĭhanged (Corresponds with Johnny Hunt's book by the same title) UnScripted, ( Corresponds with Jeff Iorg's book by the same title)Įternity Is Now In Session (Corresponds with John Ortberg's book) Why I Believe ( Corresponds with Chip Ingram's book)Ī Life Beyond Amazing (A Study of the Fruit of the Spirit Corresponds with David Jeremiah's book) Prodigal Prophet, ( Corresponds with Tim Keller's book) To Live is Christ (Philippians), Matt Chandler Women of Faith in the Bible You'll Get Through This, Max Lucado When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box, John Ortberg Twelve Extraordinary Women, John MacArthur God's Answer to Life's Difficult Questions, Rick Warren The Life of David as Reflected in the Psalms Godly Living in an Ungodly World - the Life of Good King Asa The Blessing of Humility (The Beatitudes)įacing Your Giants / A Study of the Life of David When We Say Father - A Study of the Lord'sīLESS: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World What Did You Expect? (Marriage / Newlywed) Made for this Moment (A Study of Esther), Max Lucado One Week to Live - Lessons from Jesus's Final Week
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