How to Study the Bible for Yourself

Although I am not a new believer, I don't think I ever really knew how to read, interpret, and apply the Bible until reading THIS book. LaHaye lays out a plan for not only reading the Bible through in 3 years, but reading it in such a way that you will cement the Word into your heart and mind. You will not only read the word, you will study it indepth by a variety of ways - chapter study, psalm study, memorization, and analysis. He explains all these things in the simplest of terms, lays out directions plainly, and even includes reproducible forms to get you started. This is a very do-able plan. LaHaye also includes very important things such as HOW to choose a Bible and literary analysis terms which are vital to true understanding. (Such as Biblical metaphors and allegories.) I am not a Bible scholar, and I've always felt like I COULD be getting more out of my Bible readings - this book has been such a help.If I could, I'd buy this book for everyone I know (along with a good Bible, of course!) You will find this book easy to read, as concise as possible, and extraordinarily helpful. Buy it as soon as you can - you WON'T be sorry.

Tengo ya 7 años con este libro y en verdad Tim La Haye (el mismo de las series Dejados Atras) tiene una manera simple y concreta de llevarnos de la mano para ir conociendo y aprendiendo a pasar horas maravillosas de estudio. Me gustan las guais que dan de ayuda, son buenaos para poder sentir el avance y poder llevar un cierto patrón de estudio. Muy recomendable, fácil de lectura y sencilla de utilizar.

I've participated in Bible studies. I've led Bible studies. I really enjoy Bible studies. But, until I read this book, I had a difficult time being able to engage in personal study without some sort of guide.LaHaye provides great advice and instruction on how to gain a better understanding of God's word through self-directed Bible study. Studying the Bible involves more than just reading a few passages now and then and LaHaye shows you how you can carefully and methodically engage yourself in an enjoyable and enriching study of the Bible.When I lead Bible studies, I often suggest others in the class use techniques described in this book to gain further understanding in their at-home studies.Great book. Highly recommended.

The title of this book caught my eye. As a recently returned Christian, I was looking for a plan to get in the habit of reading the bible, and this book turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. This book provides a plan for the average reader to read through the entire bible in 3 years, without getting bogged down in the heavy stuff first. I now find it a joy to read scripture daily, instead of the task it used to be. He also includes worksheets the reader can use to keep a spiritual journal, as well as for several different ways to study elements of the bible. I have found these to be very effective in helping me to make the most of my devotional time, and bring me to a better understanding of what I have read, with better retention. I would recommend this book to the newest Christians as well as those who are more spiritually mature. There truly is something for everyone here.

Although this is the first title I've read by Tim LaHaye, it is obvious that his personal belief in the power of God's Word is significant to him. In a very clear, and easily read format, Tim guides the reader through diverse perspectives on how to read and study the Bible. His focus is clearly on applying the knowledge of scripture in the life of the reader. Tim presents several commitment levels of study for the reader, recognizing that individual members of his audience will be at different phases of faith maturity. Tim prescribes various approaches to reading the 66 books of the Bible, depending upon the specific interests or needs of the reader. He presents a plan to read, and learn from, the entire Bible within 3 years. This is a terrific guide for anyone who has never been taught how to read the Bible effectively. Highly recommended for anyone who is searching for a plan to guide them through personal Bible study.