Learn to Study the Bible [Paperback]

Andy Deane (Author), Dave Rolph (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2009

Pastor Andy Deane's new book teaches you forty different step-by-step Bible study methods to help you discover, apply and enjoy God's Word. Each practical method has a handwritten example to demonstrate it and make it easy for you to follow the steps. Learn how to study the Bible with so much variety that you'll never get into the rut that routine brings ever again. Learn to Study the Bible has more Bible study methods than any other book out there!

Editorial Reviews

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With 40 different methods of studying the Bible, there's something here for everyone. No matter who you are you'll find a key in these pages that will unlock the riches of God's Word in your life. --Pastor Bob Coy (Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale)

Learn to Study Your Bible is an affordable and practical book for those who want to dig deeper and get more out of their personal Bible study. --Dr. Michael Catt (Sherwood Baptist Church)

Andy has done a fantastic job of laying out numerous options for Bible Study. I'm sure there's a method that will be helpful for everyone who is serious about growing in the Lord through his word. --Pastor Brian Broderson (Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa)

Nothing could be worse than turning the living Bible into a boring and confusing tome. Yet, that is exactly what happens to so many, simply because they haven't been given the essential tools necessary to unlock the rich character of God's Word for themselves.

As "people of the Book," we Christians have received a privilege that truly is above all else. And yet, so often I hear believers expressing frustration in their attempts to study and understand God's Word. Either they tell me they don't know how to get started... or they get bogged down in boring and monotonous study routines... or they don't know the basics of being able to observe, interpret, and apply biblical principles to their own lives.

That is why I am so excited about this book being published. Andy Deane has provided the church with an exceptional answer to this problem by giving the reader all the tools needed to grow in their understanding and love for God and His Word. In this one resource, Andy has done an amazingly thorough job of compiling a wide variety of Bible study methods and describing them in a way that is useful, concise, and practical. Frankly, I am surprised that no one has done this before.

I believe Learn to Study the Bible, is a valuable resource for every Christian who wants to dig deeper into God's Word, and also for anyone who has the opportunity to teach the Bible to others. It is a book that can be opened randomly to almost any page and on it you will find a new and exciting way to encounter the Word of God. I look forward to hearing how God uses it in the lives of His children. --Pastor Dave Rolph of Calvary Chapel Pacific Hills in Aliso Viejo, California

Review

Wow has Andy shattered the cold stone ceiling of Bible study! No longer should the Bible remain mysterious and reserved for the theologians. Many Bible study methods morph into boring laborious monotony, but not this one. Learn to Study the Bible makes knowing the Bible adventurous, deeply personal, thought provoking and just plain fun. No matter where you open this book you will discover great new methods of digging into the treasure of God's Word. Whether the chapter on Daily Devotions, the Rethink & Restate Method or Verse by Verse Charting, the next journey is more fun than the last one. Anyone wishing to cultivate the same passion for God's Word that has transformed the author will love this book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Xulon Press; 1st edition (April 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607915766
• ISBN-13: 978-1607915768
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Andy Deane was raised in a Christian home and accepted the Lord at an early age. As a college student, he attended New York University in New York City where he lived and worked in the shadow of the World Trade Center. On September 11th, 2001, his life was spared from death, and amidst the destruction that so quickly engulfed the city when terrorists attacked, Andy's relationship with Jesus Christ was renewed and deepened. On that day, God taught this young college student a lesson about His sovereign power that changed the course of his life forever.

Today, Andy serves as an associate pastor at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge in central New Jersey where he oversees a vibrant junior high ministry. In 2009 he published his first book, Learn to Study the Bible: Forty Different Step-By-Step Methods to Help You Discover, Apply and Enjoy God's Word. His greatest desire is to equip and inspire God's people to dig into the Scriptures and begin comprehending and applying the richness of His Word into their daily lives.

Andy was recently married to Shannon and they live in the central New Jersey area. To learn more visit http://www.AndyDeane.com

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BIBLE STUDY TOOL!, May 8, 2009

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Kevin C. Miller (Clarksville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn to Study the Bible (Paperback)

Bible study is something that is so overlooked and under-appreciated. This book takes it from a scholar's level and helps people understand that ANYONE can study the Bible! It's very applicable and since it presents so many different ways to do it, there's sure to be one (or a few) that fit every reader.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Handbook for Studying the Bible, July 12, 2009

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L. VanderStel "Mom of a Dozen" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a very interesting handbook for studying the Bible, for the new Christian, to the Christian who has been reading God's Word for fifty years. Learn to Study the Bible: Forty Different Step-by-Step Methods to Help You Discover, Apply and Enjoy God's Word is written by Andy Deane, who is an associate pastor at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge in central New Jersey where he oversees a junior high ministry.

This 248 page book contains 40 different methods of studying your Bible, from basic Bible study methods, major Bible study methods to creative Bible study methods, and not just in written words, but also by example with handwritten notes to show how it can be done. There are methods such as Daily Bread (basic - one of the simplest ways to begin discovering the specific truths in five steps); Timothy Method (basic - using 2 Timothy 3:16-17, find the doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness); Verse-by-Verse Charting (major - using a five-column chart), Bible Characters, Biblical Topics and Bible Themes. One of my favorite methods I use, that I usually have called the Inductive Bible Study Method, is a combination of a few studies in this book, including, Chapter Details, Book Overview, Book Details and the Messy Bible Method. (I thought that funny! I do like to mark my Bible!).

Learn to Study the Bible is ideal for anyone to encourage them - from the seasoned Christian who needs to find new ways to discover God in the Scriptures, to the new Believer, who just does not know where to start and how to even begin studying God's Word. This handbook would be ideal for highschool homeschoolers, learning to use different Bible study methods, using it as a one or two year curriculum as they work through the different methods and Scripture. It would also be ideal for a graduation or birthday gift, for young and old alike. It's recommended!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Bible Study Resource, May 8, 2009

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Bijan Mirtolooi - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Learn to Study the Bible (Paperback)

Because I love the scriptures and know the importance of both reading and studying the Bible, I am always thankful for practical tips that make Bible study exciting and personal. This book, with the 40 different methods mentioned, has had a direct impact on the way I approach Bible study, offering creative and easy to follow methods when analyzing texts of scripture. For anyone looking for practical methods in Bible study, I heartily commend this volume.