How to Search the Scriptures

內容簡介

1. An introduction to the Scriptures -- Their organization -- Their evaluation -- Their translation -- 2. The Christian doctrine of Holy Scripture -- 3. Present-day practices of searching the Scriptures -- A radiologist / Charles F. Smith -- A grocery company executive / Howard Butt, Jr. -- A Christian college president / Robert Cook -- A missionary statesman / George M. Cowan -- A writer and former college president / George M. Cowan -- A radio broadcaster / Dr. Charles E. Fuller -- A theological seminary president / Dr. Vernon C. Grounds -- A magazine editor / Dr. Harold Lindsell -- A novelist and housewife / Francena H. Arnold -- A representative of the navigators / Dawson Trotman -- A representative of inter-varsity / C. Stacey Woods -- A representative of the pocket testament league / Glenn Wagner -- Lawyer / Jack C. Brown -- An insurance company directo r/ Harold J. Wilson -- A radio producer and writer / Eugenia Price -- A seminary professor and president Emeritus / Dr. Charles Koller -- A dentist / Dr. Robert Hansen -- 4. Specific methods of searching the Scriptures -- Bible study of Bible books -- Bible study of Bible chapters -- Bible study of Bible paragraphs -- Bible study of minute parts of Scripture -- Bible study of Bible doctrines -- Bible study of Bible biographies -- Bible study of Bible prayers -- Bible study of Bible miracles -- Bible study of Bible parables -- Bible study of Bible poetry -- Bible study of Bible writers -- 5. General methods of searching the Scriptures -- Comparison and contrast of versions -- Comparison and contrast of outlines -- Correlation of a thematic, chronological and geographical outline -- Covenant, dispensation, and Bible interpretation -- Content questions and answers -- Thematic diagramming -- 6. Homiletical methods of searching the Scriptures -- Surveying the context -- Surveying the content -- Searching for sermon starters -- Conclusion.