How to Read Your Bible

What They are Saying

"A pleasant surprise of how in-depth the Bible really is and how to find resources to decipher its meaning. Very interesting!"

ALLISON H.

"I’ll be honest—I had the audacity to think a course on how to read the Bible might be too basic for someone who’s been walking with the Lord for over 20 years. I couldn’t have been more wrong. This has deepened my understanding in such a meaningful way and renewed my excitement for Scripture. I’ve already started a six-week Bible study through one of the course's books with family and friends because I wanted others to experience it too!"

RUTH ANN L.

About

Since the Bible is foundational to a faithful and growing knowledge of God, how well we read the Bible will influence how well we know God. That’s why hearing the message of the Bible as it was intended by its ancient inspired writers is so important. This how-to course is designed to equip you to do just that.

Designed for individuals and groups, this course journeys in two phases across six modules. In Phase One (Modules 1-2), we consider how to think about the Bible and ourselves as interpreters in order to make the most of our study time. In Phase Two (Modules 3-6), we introduce practical steps and tools for reading the text of Scripture carefully, studying Bible backgrounds, finding the theological principle of a passage, and discerning a faithful response to a passage today.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Anthony Lipscomb serves Bridgeway as Pastor of Christian Development, overseeing adult theological education and spiritual formation. He loves sharing his passion for discovering the Bible in its ancient contexts and how that informs a life of faith today. He holds a PhD in Bible and Ancient Near East from Brandeis University, as well as master’s degrees in biblical and ancient Near Eastern studies from Brandeis, Trinity International University, and Regent University.

When you're ready to start, download the study guide and follow along with the videos. Enjoy the Journey!

Participant Guide

2. What is the Bible

3. Which Translation

4. Our Posture as Bible Readers

5. The Reader as Interpreter

6. Who Controls the Meaning

7. The Role of the Holy Spirit

8. reading the text

9. Bible Backgrounds and Geographical Context

10. Historical Context

11. Cultural Context

12. Genre

13. Linguistic Context and Word Study

14. Defining the theological principle 

15. Finding the theological principle

16. Defining Application

17. Applying the Text

18. Example: Close Reading Ephesians 2:1-10

19. Example: Reading Genesis 1

Coming soon!