STUDIOUSNESS

 

STUDIOUSNESS

  Church attendance, Bible reading, devotionals, memorization, charity including social service is good. We are however to base all our doings in and by God’s Word. (Ps.119:11; 2Tim.2:15) Bible study makes for correctly understanding all matters pertaining to the present within eternity plus enabling His desire for us to optimize our service pleasing to Him. (Rom.12:1-3)

  There are numerous study methods. Several of which I’ve shared in these Daily Thoughts through the decades. (Yes, I’m so old now I can speak of decades. 😊 )

  Biblical outlines are helpful in gaining an overview of a book or epistle. An example: Using my old Scofield Study Bible, I share his edifying outline of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians.

 

1. Christ, the believer’s life, rejoicing in spite of suffering. 1:1-29

a. Salutation 1-7

b. Joy triumphing over suffering. 8-30

2. Christ the believer’s pattern, rejoicing in lowly service. 2:1-30 [Christlikeness]s

a. Exhortation to unity and meekness. 1-4

b. The sevenfold humbling of Christ. 5-8

c. The exaltation of Jesus. 9-11

d. The outworking of the in-worked salvation. 12-16

e. The apostolic example. 17-30

3. Christ, object of the believer’s faith, desire, and expectation. 3:1-21

a. Warning against Judaizers. 1-3

b. Warning against trusting in legal righteousness. [Good works, keeping commandments] 4-6

c. Christ, the object of believer’s faith for righteousness. 7-9

d. Christ, the believer’s desire for fellowship in resurrection power. 10-14

e. The appeal for unity in the walk. 15-19

f. Christ, the object of the believer’s expectation. 20-21

4. Christ, the believer’s strength, rejoicing over anxiety. 4:1-23

a. Exhortation to unity and joy. 1-4

b. The secret of the peace of God. 5-7

c. The presence of the God of peace. 8-23

 

  I pray that you will discover that using this method is edifying and eases your Bible studies.

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