Revision as of 2012 February
by MJ. Smith
Bible study methods bibliography
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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
5 P’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
5 W’s & an H method
This method is often embedded in the observation step of inductive Bible study methods
Instructions and forms
- Wikipedia: Five Ws | history beginning with 7 elements
- Five W’s and an H | Bible Study for Her
- 5 W’s & 1 H | general education reading instructions
- 5 Ws and 1 H: A Basic Bible Study Method Cross Cultural Connection
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- 5 Ws and 1 H: A Basic Bible Study Method Cross Cultural Connection
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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
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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
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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
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Biblical topics
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 21
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- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 21
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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
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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
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Categorizing proverbs
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 32
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 32
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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
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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
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Climb the ladder
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 45
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 45
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Commands of Jesus, The
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 35
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 35
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Cross thoughts
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 46
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 46
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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
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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
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Funnel it
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 43
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 43
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Heart monitor
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 42
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 42
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Meeting Jesus
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 33
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 33
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Royal wisdom
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 31
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- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 31
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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
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Skeptics method
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 29
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 29
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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
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Study the miracles of the Bible
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 39
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 39
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Study the parables of the Bible
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 40
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 40
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Study the prayers of the Bible
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 38
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 38
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Study the psalms of the Bible
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 41
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 41
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Study the types of the Bible
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 37
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 37
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Thirty days
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 28
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 28
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Timothy method
Instructions and forms
- 2 Timothy 3:16
- Discipleship Journal’s Best Bible Study Methods by The Navigators | Chapter 5 (Kevin Green)
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 7
- Asking Key Questions Based on 2 Timothy 3:16 (Handout A) Bible Study Methods for Growing Disciples by Ronald E. Schlosser includes a form
- Daily Bible Study Journal | form only
- Inductive Study Chart | Inductive method combined with Timothy method; form only
- Reading Method | lifepoint Live
- Time Out: Studying the Bible by the Timothy Method | life in student ministry
- What’s the Purpose: Discover Scripture’s Intent with the Timothy Method | instructions and form
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 7
Miscellaneous
- Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation | page 19 proposed structure for 2Timothy 3:16
- Lesson 171 2 Timothy 3:16-17: Timothy Method | Reaching through Teaching Ministries method in context of study of 2 Timothy 3:16
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
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 36
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 36
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Twenty Jesus questions
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 34
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 34
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Vantage point
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 30
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 30
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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
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Weather report
Instructions and forms
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 44
Examples
- Learn to Study the Bible by Andy Deane | Chapter 44
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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
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