Welcome to How to Read the Bible
The Bible, or the Word of God, is a sacred collection of books Divinely written. Reading and understanding the Bible is essential to the Christian faith. Many find it challenging to understand the Bible as intended because of the numerous translations and historical and cultural contexts that don’t align with today’s world. This 12-session, self-guided course, created by esteemed Regent University professors, equips you to approach and better understand the basics of the Bible and how to interpret, study, and learn from each section and genre of God’s Word.
Lessons in this Course
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What is the Bible?
The Word of God is the ultimate source of truth; it is eternal, perfect, holy, and authoritative for our worship and life.
How Did the Bible Come to Be?
Discover the Bible’s origins, authors, how it was divinely inspired, and more.
How Do We Approach the Bible?
Our approach to the Bible will determine if we truly hear the voice of the Holy Spirit within it.
Rules to Reading
Get into the nitty-gritty of the text by asking yourself the who, what, why, and where.
Rules of Interpretation
Interpreting the Bible faithfully requires a desire to understand God’s Word and be guided in the interpretive process.
How to Read and Interpret Foundational Texts (Torah)
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How to Read and Interpret Historical and Prophetic Texts
Explore the historical and prophetic books of the Hebrew Scriptures that tell how God kept His covenant with Israel despite their disobedience and the punishments God gave for that disobedience.
How to Read and Interpret Contemplative Texts
The contemplative books of the Hebrew Scriptures convey the intellectual and emotional life of ancient Israel as they produced wisdom, love poetry, hymns, and laments, all in “the fear of the Lord.”
Reading and Interpreting the Gospels and Acts
If you want to study Jesus intensely and get to know Him intimately, then you need to know how to read His words and observe His life in the Gospels. Let’s get started now!
Reading and Interpreting the Letters of the New Testament
The New Testament is a very letter-heavy group of writings, and they provide us with invaluable theological teaching, ethical instruction, encouragement, and insight into the history of the earliest Christian churches.
Reading and Interpreting the Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is a challenging book to understand. This lesson offers guidance and technical approaches to interpret and apply the text accurately with four key questions.
Cultivating the Discipline of Daily Reading
In this lesson, you will learn what it looks like to build the habit and discipline of reading the Bible regularly through prayer, setting goals, choosing where to start, and more.
