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035 _a(OCoLC)82481646
050 0 0 _aBS 600.3 .H455 2007
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100 1 _aHendricks, Howard G.
245 1 0 _aLiving by the Book :
_bthe art and science of reading the Bible /
_cHoward G. Hendricks, William D. Hendricks.
250 _aRev. and updated.
260 _aChicago :
_bMoody Press,
_c�2007.
300 _a392 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c23 cm
336 _atext
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337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
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504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 379-392).
520 _aFor every person who draws strength and direction from the Bible, there are many more who struggle with it. This revised and expanded edition of Living by the Book will remove the barriers that keep Scripture from transforming your life. In a simple, step-by-step fashion, the authors explain how to glean truth from Scripture. --From publisher's description.
505 0 _a[1] Why people don't study the Bible -- Why study the Bible? -- How this book can help -- An overview of the process -- [2] Step 1: Observation. The value of observation -- Let's start with a verse -- You must learn to read -- [3] Ten strategies to first-rate reading. Read thoughtfully -- Read repeatedly -- Read patiently -- Read selectively -- Read prayerfully -- Read imaginatively -- Read meditatively -- Read purposefully -- Read acquisitively -- Read telescopically -- Work with a paragraph -- [4] Six things to look for. Things that are emphasized -- Things that are repeated -- Things that are related -- Things that are alike, & unlike -- Things that are true to life -- Getting the big picture -- Summarize your observations -- "Facts are stupid things until ..." -- [5] Step 2. Interpretation. The value of interpretation -- Handle with care! -- What type of literature is this? -- [6] Five keys to interpretation. Content -- Context -- Comparison -- Culture -- Consultation -- Coming to terms -- Figuring out the figurative -- Putting it all together -- Don't stop now! -- [7] Step 3. Application. The critical step of application -- Truth that transforms -- A transformed people -- Four steps of application -- Customized Christianity -- Nine questions to ask -- Now and then -- The principle of the thing -- A process of life change -- Three suggestions to get started.
630 0 0 _aBible
_xStudy and teaching.
630 0 7 _aBible.
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650 7 _aStudy skills.
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_0(OCoLC)fst01136216
700 1 _aHendricks, William,
_d1954-
856 4 1 _3Table of contents
_uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0716/2007275424.html
856 4 2 _3Contributor biographical information
_uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0727/2007275424-b.html
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