Want to become more like Christ but don't know where to begin? Rick Warren says the key to transformation is found in Scripture. This easy-to-understand guide offers 12 different Bible study methods to help you explore biblical truths, apply them to your life, and grow as a disciple. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods will help you develop a customized, personal approach to exploring and studying the riches of God's Word. Formerly published as Personal Bible Study Methods.
Learn how to study the Bible the way Rick Warren does. With simple, step-by-step instructions, America’s pastor guides you through twelve different approaches to studying God’s Word for yourself. Doing so will help you fulfill the third purpose of The Purpose-Driven® Life: becoming more and more like Jesus.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Richard Stenbakken (Loveland, CO), January 02, 2010
Simple but not simplistic methods to enhance any level of Bible student. I have used this book with adult Bible study classes with great results and about 50% of the class members purchased new study Bibles and research materials to study on their own. Dynamic book for teaching, preaching, study. Of my 5000 personal library this volume is in the top 5%.
Dr. Richard Stenbakken, Ed. D.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Richard Stenbakken (Loveland, CO), January 02, 2010
Simple but not simplistic methods to enhance any level of Bible student. I have used this book with adult Bible study classes with great results and about 50% of the class members purchased new study Bibles and research materials to study on their own. Dynamic book for teaching, preaching, study. Of my 5000 personal library this volume is in the top 5%.
Dr. Richard Stenbakken, Ed. D.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Patricia Fleig (Middlesex, NY), October 06, 2009
This has been a very helpful resource. I would recommend it to those who are struggling with how to study the Bible to gain deeper understanding of it.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Robert Greene (Hanover, PA), September 24, 2008
My review is focused into one specific area. If you can be honest with yourself then this may or may not be the book for you. So here you go ...You can best sum this up by the words of the author himself. "How often should you study the Bible? The answer will vary from person to person, but an important factor to keep in mind is the distinction between you quiet time (short devotional period 10-30 minutes) and your Bible study time (in-depth Bible study with large blocks of time.)" (p.19) "YES!" it will help you in your "quiet time" but also know you may experience some frustration of not getting more out of it or that it seems "way too much." And "YES!" it will be a immense help in focusing you on your in-depth study of God's word. So the question you have to ask yourself is "What are you looking for out of this book?" If you are not 'regularly' in God's Word now, I am thinking, it will frustrate you or blow you out of the water. Think about it before you buy.
As for myself I can say I have truly enjoyed this book. It has been a blessing. I hope you will feel the same.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lynnk (Seville,Ohio), July 15, 2008
If you are ready for serious Bible study then RW offers explanations of 12 methods with which to learn. My husband & I didn't think it was hard to understand at all. Most of the methods are time consuming, but most studies where you actually learn a lot are. This is the only way we have learned to really understand what we am reading and how to find answers to questions that come up while reading scripture. You analyze scripture from word level to book level. I love it.
1 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Cheryl-Lee Raine (Glasgow, Scotland. UK), May 01, 2008
I bought this book feeling excited at the prospect of learning to study God's Word - as I've been weak in this spiritual discipline for a while now. I opened it and was already confused at the various methods that Mr Warren introduces to the reader.
I attempted one session on Psalm 15 and I could NOT get it at all!! This book was far too difficult for me to comprehend and I read almost always. One thing that did NOT bother me was the use of various translations and paraphrases...this doesn't affect me since I own a few translations and paraphrases myself.
I've purchased 2 other how to study the Bible-themed texts and they are working out much better for me. However, I'm inclined to give Mr Warren a star as he makes good points as to why we should study God's Word.
This is a complex text and I'll not be recommending it to others,sorry.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Mike Cooper (Hutto TX), July 19, 2007
I believe this book was the first one that Rick wrote and he did it in college. I think this is a great approach to studying the Bible. And I think it is wrong for folks to think the book is terrible because Rick uses multiple Bible translations. So what if it is a paraphrase. The scholars involved know way more about the Bible and original languages that I will ever know in my entire life time. And that's the best part of looking at multiple translations on the same verse you can discover subtle nuances that maybe a translator or a committee left out. This is a good solid middle of the road book for anyone who wants to discover multiple ways to study the Bible for yourself.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by John (Fairbury, NE), June 06, 2007
I consider myself an average reader and I had no problems understanding Brother Warren's book. I used several translations (NIV,KJV,NKJV,NASB,TLB,NCE,etc.) and still was able to "study to show myself approved...". God's Word will "not return void" so I got exactly what the Lord wanted me to understand. Thank-you, Brother Warren! St.Francis of Assisi said: "In all things preach the gospel, use words if necessary." And Brother Warren's book helps.
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