02-A Research 'HOW-TOs'

 
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Suggested Research "How-To Tips" ~ (Your Next Steps!)

Question ~ Is this a Bible Study Course?  The answer is: "NO!"

You may say: "I am already involved in one or more Bible Study Courses. I really do not have time for any more study courses!"  You are probably right!

Answer ~ NO! This is a RESEARCH "Tool Kit" best used when put in a document folder and treated like a virtual Bible Reference Library!

It is important to remember that this is "Cyber Study Bible Research"… Suggestion: Do RESEARCH as you Study!

  • It is intended to be a collection of research techniques to help you save time and effort as you approach your present Bible Study habit.
  • It could well become a file folder among your Computer Documents that can serve as a user-friendly virtual library reference RESEARCH RESOURCE.
  • It can then be re-visited from time to time in order for you to find new ways to research your Study Bible as you continue your present Bible Study quest to respond to Jesus Christ’s Matthew 11:29 invitation to let Him be your Master Teacher.
  • It can be a learning technique that you can share with a friend or your whole list of  "e-friends".

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    Research "Gold Mining" Study Bible

    Research Guidelines!

Study Bible Research Tutor Tip Exercises

1. Open the www.studiedbible.org website.

2. Consider setting an appointment with the Author (See "09 Contact Us") for a FREE THIRTY-MINUTE "SITE WALK-THROUGH" of the to help you be sure to find what YOU are looking for.

3. Do a quick overview visit to each of the 13 sidebars.

4. Re-read the "01 Home Page" carefully noting and/or color hi-liting items for a later review.

5. Spend qualitry time with the last sidebar --- "11 Index Topics" for a panorama of the website contents and the total list of Research Subjects.

6. On the "02 Research Tutor Tips" see which course action you may prefer to take.

7. At this point we suggest that you review the sidebar, "11 Index Subjects". There you will find the website overview on a half page. It is followed by a comprehensive list of each of the four major Researched Study Bible Subjects. (1) Christ; (2) Bible; (3) Prayer; (4) Church.

· Included with each of the four topics are ten suggested "favorite" subjects which are available immediately by e-mail from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

· There is a single sample researched study included at the beginning of the four lists.

· These "Researched Studies" can be adapted or revised, copied, and used in personal or group Bible studies.

8. THE REAL HEART OF THIS WEBSITE is focused on the Seven Research Features as used in the Life Application Study Bible. It is accessed from sidebar "02-B Research 7 Study Bible Features."

· It must be noted that the recommended list of Bibles of this website have most of these same seven features. No two Study Bibles are alike in contents or emphasis. All can be of help for those who take the time to do more in-depth research. ("Gold Digging for the Hidden Treasures of God’s inexhaustible Word.")


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· Here are the "Seven Lessons" to be downloaded from their links. Making good use of these "lessons" will help you to appreciate just how valuable your Study Bible is.

 A few hours now can save you months, if not years, of time learning what is there for your spiritual enrichment.

TO ACCESS THE SEVEN FEATURE "LESSONS"
      [Note: Please allow sufficient time for the lessons to open after you click on them.]
1. Seven key features of a Study Bible — The Table of Contents
2. Whole Bible - Introductory (preface) pages
3. Books of the Bible (66) – Six "Vital Statistic" essentials of each book
4. *Bible Personality Profiles (131)
5. *Indexed Maps (200 "In-Text Maps" plus Introductory Book Maps and Color Maps)
6. *Charts & Diagrams (265 --- 45 that focus on Jesus Christ.)
7. Concordance & Dictionary
*These three user friendly and helpful INDEXES deserve frequent use and tabbed for their location.
HAPPY RESEARCHING! Now that you have come this far down the "Sidebar Stairway" we feel confident that you will be able to work through the rest of the website in good time.

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Let us examine three different ways to do

              "Bible Study Research"!

You may ask: "How can I study the Bible if I don't own a Study Bible?

[1] "Bible Only" Users [Starting Simply to Simply Get Started!]

If you are a "Bible User", here are some "user-friendly" study suggestions:

  • Use Version(s) of your choice. Comparing two or more different versions for clarification of different word definitions. (One well-known author has used more than 15 different versions for Scripture quotes in his very successful spiritual motivational book.)
  • Read meditatively, thoughtfully, and prayerfully allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you. John 14:15-17; 15:26; Proverbs 3:3, 7:3; Hebrews 8:10
  • Make a journal of your inspirations by writing out the Scriptures that impress you.
  • As you understand it meditate as you let God's Word speak to you. Psalm 19:14; 119:27
  • Ask yourself: "How does it apply to my life today?" Psalm 119: 97; 105;133; 148, Joshua 1:8
  • Personalize it as your prayer --- putting yourself and your current needs into a biblically applied prayer to pray back to God. (Think of how different Israel’s history would have been if Deuteronomy 17:18-20 had been obeyed by their kings --- King David included!)
  • Memorizing God’s Word for the benefit of 24-7-365 lifetime inspiration and instruction on life’s pathway. God can speak to you any hour of the day or night. Psalm 19:14; 119:11
  • Pray daily that what you have read will change your actions, attitudes, character, and all human relationships to reflect Christ’s image. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18; 1 Corinthians 10:31

Some of you may say: "I do have some study aids in my Bible, but honestly, I seldom use them!"

     [2] "Bible Study With Minimum Study Helps"   
  • The minimal study aids are very common in Scofield Reference; Good News Bible; and The Open Bible, among many others.
  • These Bibles often contain some introductions, cross references, and a concordance.
  • Some "Specialty Bibles --- Men's, Women's, Student, Youth, and Children's Bibles and others that are designed to meet very specialized interests or needs.

Question:  What does doing STUDY BIBLE RESEARCH involve?

[3] "Researching Study Bibles" (Here Are Some Suggested "Treasure Hunt" Steps).                                                                                                                 
Gather all the Bibles you already possess and evaluate their research potential.
We generally recommend Study Bibles that use Multiple-Contributors:

  • Life Application Study Bible (5 versions);
  • English Standard Version Study Bible;  
  • New International Version Study Bible,
  • New Living Translation Study Bible
  • Visit the Sidebar "10- Related Links" to connect with publishers on the internet.
  • [For more information visit "Bible Choices" on the www.studiedbible.org website at "02-C Study Bible Shopping" and comparison chart.]

    • Be sure to examine carefully the two suggested ways to do Research below!
                                                        
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    PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS ABOUT STUDY BIBLE RESEARCH

    1. Examine and evaluate the research "features" of a contemporary Research Study Bible. [Visit the www.studiedbible.org website at 02-B "Research Features."]
    2. Evaluate your Study Bibles (present or potential) for its publisher, editor, contributors, theological bias, agenda, who uses and/or recommends it, and whether it is focused on letting the Bible research within the Bible itself.   
    3. Keep in mind what Jesus said in John 14:15; & John 15:26,27 about the role of the Holy Spirit as our ultimate source of authority in helping us to learn all we need to know about Jesus Christ (Matthew 11:28-30) and living to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)

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    The Website Author's Case For Two Study Bible Options: 

    Question: Who would challenge the fact that the communication world has changed from what it was years ago --- even last year.?   (it is also a fact that it is destined to continue to change. Is there anything new about that?)

    More than one of my family and friends have advised me that I need to change or adapt my website to the contemporary "Twitter 140 & Texting" generation who otherwise will probably not read my website as it has been published on the internet before 2011.  They critique it as having "T.M.I."!  Their counsel inteerprets that to mean that my website has: "Too Much Information."

    My trusted friends advise me:
    •  Keep It Simple Stupid ~ (One suggested this revision:  "Keep it Super Simple"!)
    •  Use less text.
    •  Make it modern.
    •  Eye catching.
    •  Brief
    •  To the point.

    1 ~ I am here in 2011 offering my first attempt to provide a "contemporary" or "modern" version of our goal for essential Bible research study.  I have seriously attempted to follow these above suggestions in the hopes that the "now generation" will find something that is helpful and give Bible Research very serious consideration.

     2 ~ For the older generation who are more into "in-depth" research I also offer my "traditional" approach which follows separately. Perhaps these different approaches will also serve as a bridge to stimulate communication, dialogue, and understanding between the generations.

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    One of Two: "Bottom-Line-Get-To-The-Point" of Key Website Contents

    01 Home ~ Examining Christ's Matthew 11:28-30 Universal ("All") Invitation to learn from Jesus Christ, the "Master Teacher."

    02- Research Tutor Tools ~ How to explore the features of the LASB  as a model for finding similar features in other 21st Century Study Bibles on the Market.  How to open the LASB Links to 7 Study Bible Features --- the genius of the LASB.  [Note: Please allow a full minute to pull up the "Links" to the 7 "Lessons"]  The Key Website features are "Lessons 3,4,5,6".

    03 Research Exercises ~ Learning to appreciate the many Old Testament Charts, Bible Character Studies, and Key Texts about the Holy Spirit at work.

    04 – "Researching 4 Subjects" – non-commentary, non-interpreted collections of topical lists of relevant texts about:
    (1) Christ, (2) Bible, (3) Prayer, & (4) the chronological topic texts of subjects in the Book of Acts. [These research studies have been developed over the forty pastoral years of the author and used in Bible study groups and teaching sermons.]

    Finally… Plan to make a faithful habit of visiting and re-visiting the various important research INDEXES at the back of the LASB!     (You will be more than glad you did -- when you do!)

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    Two of Two:  "Going Deeper Into The 'Gold Mine'."

    The historical and traditional Bible Research ideas of how To "Mine The Gold" Of God’s Word!  Calling all analytical and serious research-oriented Bible Students!

     Are you ready to take "quality time" to respond to Christ’s invitation in
    Matthew 11:28-30: "Come, Let Me Teach You!"? NLT
     
     
     "Bible Researching" using one or more Study Bibles. [Recommended Multiple-Contributors Study Bibles: English Standard Version Study Bible; Life Application Study Bible (5 versions); New International Version Study Bible, New Living Translation Study Bible [You can learn how to make your Study Bible Choices on the www.studiedbible.org website at "02-C  Study Bible Shopping."]
    • First gather together all the Bibles you already possess and evaluate their research potential. Which ones have most "gold-mining tools (features)?
    • Put them together on an accessible Bible Research Shelf in your home.
    • Examine and evaluate their research features: What helpful "tools" do they have to offer? (Note: Every Study Bible has value and deserves to be included in your personal Bible Research Library. Even Bibles that have viewpoints with which you may not agree can be a source of information however good or unworthy. We can learn from our disagreements if we are not disagreeable. We must be discerning.)

      BIBLE RESEARCH PRE-REQUISITES:
    1. Make a permanent reference folder of this Study Bible Research website.

    2. Take an initial panorama overview walk-thru noting things of interest to return to later.

    3. Notice that there are two options for using the www.studiedbible.org Study Bible Research resource: (1) the shorter "K-I-S-S" minimally invasive choice and (2) the "Gold Mine Digging-Deeper" option below.

    4. Pay special attention to KEY LINKS that deserve quality time for review and to return to in the future.
          Link 02-B – "Research Features";
          Link 03 – "Research Exercises" [To design study plans for use of charts (O.T., N.T., Jesus Charts, & Holy Spirit Footnotes.) character studies, introductory & in-text maps, and timelines.

    NOTE:  Of greatest research importance are the different indexes in various Study Bibles.
    (    LASB: Index to 10.000 Application Footnotes; Index to 265 Charts; Index to 200 In-Text Maps; Index to 131 Personality Profiles.)
        
    Link 04 – "Researching 4 Subjects" – non-commentary, non-interpreted collections of topical lists of relevant texts about:
    (1) Christ, (2) Bible, (3) Prayer, & (4) the chronological topic texts of subjects in the Book of Acts. [These research studies have been developed over the forty pastoral years of the author and used in Bible study groups and teaching sermons.]
    5. HABITUAL BIBLE RESEARCHING:  Form the habit of using this as a RESEARCH REFERENCE RESOURCE from time to time as you research your Study Bible.
    6. PRAY FOR A STUDY PARTNER: Pray about finding a Matthew 18:20 "Study Buddy" research partner to meet with occasionally or regularly for mutual stimulation and inspiration.
    7. "SHARING IS SHARING!" Be an enthusiastic, evangelistic sharer of your research experiences with others who are looking for fresh, new ways to benefit from their Bible study experiences.
    [Be inspired by the experiences of others as recorded in the 05 "Researcher's Feedback Stories" on the website.]

    8. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance to responsibly apply Luke 12:48 in your sphere of biblical influence: "When someone has been given much, much will be required in return, and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required." NLT

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     Editor’s Note: E-Study Bible Research Course ~ "Double Your Bible Research Pleasure" ~ Visit: www.studiedbible.org.  This was our original 2006 motto --- "Use two Bibles instead of just one --- with at least one being a Study Bible."
    You are invited to "Double My Research Pleasure" by submitting creative ideas of how to bridge the "Contemporary ~ Traditional Divide" with your constructive criticisms for "Keeping it simple so would-be Bible researches simply get into God’s Word"!

    E-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

      

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    WEBSITE AUTHOR’S FOOTNOTE:
     An on-going chronology of new suggestions is still being duly recorded, dated, and documented as to source (including any "Anonymous" ideas) for future consideration.  Feedback anyone? Your positive or constructive criticisms are welcome.