Bible Study 101 Theory
The reasons why some Bible study methods are better than others
Bible Study 101: Theory
Goal of Bible Study: Author’s Intent Explained
Goal of Bible study: Understand the author’s intended meaning. Learn a simple, reliable approach to read Scripture accurately and grow your faith.
May 11, 2011
How to Study the Bible: The 5 C’s that Clarify Any Passage
Learn to study Scripture using the 5Cs. Move from confusion to clarity with a method that works for any passage and any reader.
October 14, 2011
Before You Study: 6 Convictions to Bring to the Bible
How do you know if you’ve successfully understood a passage of Scripture? Start by understanding and embracing these basic interpretative convictions.
May 10, 2012
Bible Study Disagreements: 2 Fixable Causes and How to Promote Understanding
Why do we have so much interpretative disagreement over the meaning of the Bible? Two explanations: one we can solve and one we can’t.
January 15, 2013
Stop Believing These 5 Myths about your Bible
What do you believe about your English translation of the Bible? Here are 5 ideas you should NOT hold.
February 3, 2014
Basics of Bible Interpretation: Stop Guessing, Read Right
If you’re looking for a refresher course on how to study the Bible or want to start learning, Bob Smith’s Basics of Bible Interpretation is still a good choice.
June 23, 2014
The #1 Mistake Christians Make When Interpreting the Bible
Discover the #1 mistake Christians make when interpreting Scripture
and how to avoid misreading the Bible’s true meaning by understanding context.
July 8, 2015
How to Observe Scripture: The First Step in Bible Study
Learn how to observe scripture with purpose. Discover the first and most overlooked step to deeper Bible study and more meaningful insight.
April 26, 2017
Bible Study Procedure: A Step‑by‑Step Approach to Scripture
Wondering how to put all the tools and pieces of Bible study together so that you can tackle a specific passage of Scripture? Here’s the overall procedure.
May 3, 2017
Figurative Language in the Bible: How to Read Imagery & Metaphor Well
We use figurative language all the time: “I’ll have to face the music.” “I’m bored to tears.” “She has a green thumb.” “Don’t let the cat out of the bag.” “He died of embarrassment.” Biblical writers also used figurative language and vivid imagery. How are we to understand it?
August 16, 2017
Mastering Bible Study Interpretation
After you’ve done your observation, word studies, outlining and answered the questions you generated, it’s time to start putting it all together. In this step, you want to collect, refine and organize all those details you observed into a coherent meaning.
August 19, 2017
3 Tips for Bible Study in a Post-truth World
3 Tips for Bible Study in a Post-truth World. We may be more interested in emotion than facts, but good Bible study methods haven’t changed.
November 21, 2018
Augustine's 9 Principles of Interpretation: A Practical Guide
Learn how Augustine interpreted Scripture. A practical guide to reading the Bible from one of church history’s greatest thinkers..
August 10, 2020
Interpretation Terms Defined: The Bible Study Glossary You Can Actually Understand
Exegesis, eisegesis, hermeneutics? Wondering what all those terms mean? Here’s the definitions.
August 13, 2020
10 rules for interpreting the Bible + an example
Wayne Grudem’s 10 rules for how to interpret the Bible. The first 3 rules are the most important.
September 28, 2021
Bible Study 101: Must‑Read Books for Confident Scripture Study
Start your Bible study journey with these must-read books. Build confidence, gain insight, and grow in your understanding of Scripture.
March 17, 2025
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