Unlocking The Scriptures

by Finzel, Hans; Hendricks, Howard

• ISBN13: 9780781438162
• ISBN10: 0781438160
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-14
• Publisher: David C. Cook

Summary

This updated classic leads the reader through the inductive Bible study process, showing practically how to study the Bible for one's self.With this tool, Christians can learn to relevantly apply God's Word to their lives as His Spirit leads them personally, rather than as some other leader might direct. Originally published in 1986, Finzel's style remains very accessible--providing practical examples that walk the reader through the steps of unpacking Scripture, using actual passages to practice.Free downloadable study guide and activities.

Author Biography

Dr. Hans Finzel is a successful author (Empowered Leaders, Change is Like a Slinky), consultant, and expert in the field of leadership. He is also president and CEO of WorldVenture (Littleton, CO), an international leadership development organization with associates in sixty-five countries worldwide. Finzel is a real-life leadership practitioner with over twenty-five years of experience in many settings, including ten years training leaders in Vienna and throughout Eastern Europe before the fall of communism. He and his wife, Donna, have four children and make their home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Foreword	6	(1)
Howard Hendricks
Introduction	7	(5)
The Bible Gets Personal	12	(6)
What Is Inductive Bible Study?	18	(5)
PART ONE---The Basics of Bible Study
Step 1: Observation Asks, ``What Do I See?''	23	(8)
Looking at the Whole Picture	31	(3)
Looking at the Individual Parts	34	(4)
Looking at the Fine Details	38	(4)
Step 2: Interpretation Asks, ``What Does It Mean?''	42	(8)
The How-tos of Interpretation	50	(6)
Step 3: Application Asks, ``How Should I Respond?''	56	(6)
In Application, God's Word Studies Us	62	(7)
PART TWO---Advanced Bible Study
How to Study a Whole Book of the Bible	69	(4)
Narratives---True Stories about God and His People	73	(12)
Epistles---Letters with a Purpose	85	(16)
Wisdom Literature and Poetry---God's Truths to Remember	101	(17)
Prophecy and Revelation---``Judgment with Hope''	118	(14)
How to Study a Topic	132	(14)
How to Study a Person in the Bible	146	(4)
How to Study Key Words	150	(7)
How to Study a Doctrine	157	(5)
Conclusion	162	(2)
Group Study Guide	164	(12)
Appendix A---Electronic Bible Study Resource Tools	176	(3)
Appendix B---Bible Study Resource Tools	179	(5)
Appendix C---Principles of Structure	184	(5)
Endnotes	189	(2)
Unlocking the Scriptures Summary Sheet	191