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File Name: Ridout, Samuel - How to Study the Bible
File Submitter: david psalms
File Submitted: 17 Nov 2012
File Category: Reference Books (topx)
Author: Samuel Ridout
e-Sword Version: 9.x - 10.x

To many, a handbook on such a subject may seem needless, and an intrusion into what must ever be left to the individual alone as guided by the Spirit of God. Others, already diligent workers in this field, will find, perhaps, little to help; but it is hoped that large numbers of the Lord's people who have a longing to become better acquainted with the contents of His word may find useful suggestions in the following pages.

First. No method of Bible study, however useful in itself and suggestive, can do away with the absolute necessity for repentance and new birth. The natural mind is "alienated from the life of God," and no amount of education, even in the word of truth itself, can change the character of that which is "enmity against God." The Sunday-school teacher must never forget this as he faces a class of bright, intelligent young people, week by week. If they have not been brought to repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, the great work has not even been begun which is to form the foundation of their whole life. Well would it be for all who are seeking to make plain the word of God, to remember this, and with all the enthusiasm that they bring to the opening up of this wonderful storehouse of divine riches, to agonize in prayer for the conversion of those who, in the providence of God, have been committed to them.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Remarks
Part 1. Methods of Study

1. Daily Bible Reading

2. Memorizing Scripture

3. Analysis

4. Note-books on Bible Study

5. Topical Study

6. Biographical Study

7. Typical Study

8. Dispensational Study

9. Harmony Studies

10. Smaller Details

(1) Word Study

(2) Names, their Use and Significance

(3) Numbers and Their Significance

(4) Reference Work

(5) Memorizing the List of Bible Books

Part 2. Practical

System, and Time-schedules

Part 3. General Responsibilities

1. Prayer in Connection with Bible Study

2. Outside Responsibilities

3. Sunday and Holiday Work

4. Benefits of this Systematic Work

Part 4. The One Great Theme

Christ, the Centre and Theme of all Scripture

Part 5. Helpful Books for Bible Study

1. Books that Have to Do with the Text

2. Concordances

3. Bible Dictionaries

4. Bible Outlines

5. Outlines of Special Topics

6. Commentaries

7. Hints as to Reading

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