Resources for Bible Study Methods

You will find a variety of resources below that will help you study God’s Word.  These resources build upon the Bible Study Methods course offered through IBS.The asterisk (*) indicates the reading may be completed before the course, but only after the pre-course assignment is finished. 

White Papers: Hearing the Music of the Gospel * 

White Papers: Hearing the Music of the Gospel (B&W, text only) *

Ephesians (First Nations Version)

Introduction from Ephesians NIV Application Commentary

Essential Grammar *

How to Read a Letter by Silva *

Right Christian, Wrong Christian by Cleveland *

Four Paned Window of Righteousness by Ellis *

Reading While Black C3 by Esau McCaulley

"Learning to Ask Good Questions" *

"Understanding Scripture's Fallen-Condition Focus" *

"Bridging the Gap" *

A Layperson's Guide to Biblical Interpretation by Bobo, chapter 1* 

"The Theology of the New Testament" *

"Peace" (eirene) in Vines 

Ephesians (Africa Bible Commentary)

Ephesians (South Asia Bible Commentary)

Ephesians select passages (Ancient Christian Commentary of Scripture)

Ephesians IVP Bible Background Commentary

"Forgiveness and Reconciliation" from NDBT

"Asking Christ-Centered Questions That Target the Heart"

"Temple" video by The Bible Project

Is God a Moral Monster (Slavery) by Copan

Ultimate Road Trip (chapter 8 on Asking Good Questions)

Bible Study Methods Process at a Glance
This file contains a PDF version of the color laminate card we gave you outlining the process we introduced you to in the Bible Study Methods course: Explore, Connect, and Apply.  (Note: The cards are 2 per page and contain cutting lines.)  

"God's Big Picture" Handouts and Power Point 
Vaughn Roberts, author of God's Big Picture, created a Power Point presentation and handouts that you could use to teach others the Bible's storyline (zip file)