Revision as of 2012 February by MJ. Smith

Bible study methods bibliography

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Reading List

Select bibliography by Greg Herrick from Bible.org

  • Blomberg, Craig, Robert L. Hubbard, and Willam W. Klein. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Edited in consultation with Kermit A. Ecklebarger. Dallas: Word, 1993.
  • Silva, Moiss, gen. ed. Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation: Six Volumes in One. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
  • Osborne, Grant R. The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1991.
  • Cottrell, Peter, and Max Turner. Linguistics and Biblical Interpretation. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1989.
  • Carson, D. A. and John D. Woodbridge, eds. Scripture and Truth. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992.
  • Virkler, Henry A. Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981.
  • Fee, Gordon D., and Douglas Stuart. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.
  • Jensen, Irving L. How to Profit from Bible Reading. Chicago: Moody, 1985.
  • Wald, Oletta. The Joy of Discovery in Bible Study. Rev. ed. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 1975.
  • Hendricks, Howard G., and William D. Hendricks. Living by the Book. Chicago: Moody, 1991.
  • Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980.
  • Sproul, R. C. Knowing Scripture. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1977.
  • Traina, Robert A. Methodical Bible Study: A New Approach to Hermeneutics. New York: The Biblical Seminary, 1952.
  • Warren, Rick. Dynamic Bible Study Methods: 12 Approaches to Searching the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor, 1981.
  • Wilhoit, Jim and Leland Ryken, Effective Bible Teaching. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1988.
  • Willhite, Keith and Scott M. Gibson, eds. The Big Idea of Biblical Preaching. Connecting the Bible to People: In Honor of Haddon W. Robinson. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

Bibliography by Rick Warren in Bible Study Methods: 12 Ways You Can Unlock God’s Word

  • Baughman, Ray. Creative Bible Study Methods. Moody Press, 1976
  • Brooks, Keith L. Basic Bible Study for New Christians. Moody Press, 1985
  • _______. The Summarized Bible: A Guide to Daily Devotional Bible Study. Baker, 1965
  • Coleman, Lucien E., Jr. Developing Skills for Bible Interpretation. The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, 1969
  • Corley, Bruce, Steve Lemke, and Grand Lovejoy, eds. Biblical Hermeneutics. 2nd ed. Broadman & Holman, 2002
  • Downing, Jim. Meditation: The Bible Tells You How. NavPress, 1977
  • Glynn, John. Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources. Kregel, 2003
  • Henrichsen, Walter A., and Gayle Jackson. Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. Zondervan, 1990
  • Jensen, Irving L. Enjoy Your Bible. World Wide Publications, 1989
  • _______. Independent Bible Study. Moody Press, 1972
  • Job, John B., ed. How to Study the Bible. InterVarsity Press, 1973
  • Klein, William, Craig Blomberg, and Robert Hubbard. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation. Rev. ed. Nelson, 2004
  • LaHaye, Tim. How to Study the Bible for Yourself. Harvest House, 1988
  • Lincoln, William C. Personal Bible Study. Bethany Fellowship, 1975
  • McCartney, Dan, and Charles Clayton. Let the Reader Understand. 2nd ed. Presbyterian & Reformed, 2002
  • Mickelsen, A. Berkeley. Better Bible Study. Regal Books, 1977
  • Miller, Park Hays. How to Study and Use the Bible. W. A. Wilde, 1954
  • Navigator Bible Studies Handbook, The. NavPress, 1995
  • Perry, Lloyd and R/obert D. Culver. How to Search the Scriptures. Baker, 1967
  • Ramm, Bernard. Protestant Biblical Interpretation. Baker, 1980
  • Ramm, Bernard, ed. Hermeneutics. Baker, 1987
  • Robertson, Edward H. Methods of Bible Study. The Bible in Our Time Series. Association Press, 1962
  • Smith, Bob. Basics of Bible Interpretation. Word Books, 1978
  • Smith, Wilbur M. Profitable Bible Study. Baker, 1971
  • Sproul, R . C. Knowing Scripture. InterVarsity Press, 1977
  • Sterrett, T. Norton. How to Understand Your Bible. InterVarsity Press, 1982
  • Torrey, R . A. How to Study the Bible for Greatest Profit. Baker, 1984
  • Traina, R obert A. Methodical Bible Study. Zondervan, 1985
  • Wald, Oletta. The New Joy of Discovery in Bible Study. Augsburg Fortress, 2002
  • Wollen, Albert J. Miracles Happen in Group Bible Study. Regal Books, 1976

5P’s method

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 14

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 14

Miscellaneous

Alphabet method

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 10

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 10

Miscellaneous

Bible character study

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 20

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 20

Miscellaneous

Bible themes

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 22

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 22

Miscellaneous

Biblical topics

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 21

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 21

Miscellaneous

Book details method

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 7

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 19

Miscellaneous

Book overview method

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 18

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 18

Miscellaneous

Categorizing proverbs

Chapter details study (pericope overview)

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 17

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 17

Miscellaneous

Chapter overview method (pericope overview)

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 16

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 16

Miscellaneous

Climb the ladder

Commands of Jesus, the

Cross thoughts

Daily Bread (combines Devotional bible study method and SPACEPETS)

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 6

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 6

Miscellaneous

Exhaustive questions

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 13

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 13

Miscellaneous

Funnel it

Heart monitor

Meeting Jesus

Messy Bible

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 25

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 25

Miscellaneous

Modern issues

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 27

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 27

Miscellaneous

One at a Time

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 11

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 11

Miscellaneous

Rethink and restate

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 9

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 9

Miscellaneous

Royal wisdom

Six searches

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 12

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 12

Miscellaneous

Skeptics method

SOAP & SOAPY

SPECS ON

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 8

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 8

Miscellaneous

Study the miracles of the Bible

Study the parables of the Bible

Study the prayers of the Bible

Study the psalms of the Bible

Study the types of the Bible

Thirty days

Timothy method

Instructions and forms

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 7

Miscellaneous

Translation comparison

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 24

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 24

Miscellaneous

Truly, truly

Twenty Jesus questions

Vantage point

Verse by verse charting (or sentence by sentence)

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 15

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 15

Miscellaneous

Weather report

Word studies

Instructions and forms

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 23

Examples

  • Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 23

Miscellaneous



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