The most important aspect of my life is sharing the WORD of GOD with others. Not only to teach others how to study, but learn from people all over the world. My prayer is this site will become a forum in which people can freely share their studies and insight into God’s word, what it means to them on their own personal level, and everyone visiting this site will respect the opinions of others.
I encourage you to study each subject on your own. Allow the Spirit to add to each lesson, and leave comments when you are impressed to share.
I know it is difficult to find people who really dig deep into God’s word, pray over each subject, allowing the Spirit to reveal details unique to their insight and experience in life. I also know there is no other feeling in this world like openly sharing God’s word with the Spirit of love and understanding. God gives each of us a unique insight because He wants us to share with one another, to build spiritual relationships few people in this world are able to experience.
I encourage you to share your thoughts, and ask questions. My dad would always said, “the only stupid question is one that is never asked.” Together we can make this site a place where others are encouraged because we have shared lessons taught by the Spirit.
The word of God is designed so that every individual can easily find the answers for their inquires. By learning a few easy steps you will have the ability to unlock the mysteries of the Bible.
KJV 1 Corinthians 2:7. But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8. Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
This web site contains two detailed explanations teaching how simple it is to conduct your own Bible studies.
Seven Steps to doing your own Bible Studies
This site also contains a number of study examples divided into categories. A pull down list of these categories is located on the left side column.
Advanced Studies tend to be a little long but provide valuable examples showing how the word of God links similar subjects.
Bible Study Aids is a collection of material consisting of a Bible Dictionary and Bible Study Methods used by early Bible pioneers.
Bible Study Methods Explained is a collection of studies offering detailed steps. This is a good place to begin and practice until you develop the skills to conduct your own studies.
Parables are used to teach the word of God in much the same way Jesus taught. Understanding a few key words can open the hidden meaning to any parable.
Jesus explained a hand full of parables. These explanations contain the keys to understanding all parables and prophecy.
There is a group of explained study containing a review of the rules as they are applied in examples.
Prophecies is a collection of studies of some of the most common and others few have considered.
Simple Studies tend to be shorter and get directly to the point. They usually cover one or two key words. These are perfect for sharing and teaching.
As always your questions, comments, suggestions, and study requests are appreciated and can be added to the bottom of each study in the space provided.
This site is dedicated to collecting and providing evidence of the use of word studies by early Adventist. More importantly this site has been established to teach you how to use this method of study to enhance your relationship with God.
KJV John 21:25
25. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
KJV 1 Corinthians 2:10-16
10. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
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October 14, 2008 at 7:07 am
Thank you for this introduction on Bible Study. I was born Adventist, but now that I am an adult I have struggled with my own indepth Bible Study, and how to regard Ellen White’s writings with the Bible. Your explaination has encouraged me. I look forward to begin studying the Bible a new way!!
October 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Kris
Thank you for the comment. It makes all the time I spend on the web site well worth it.
I take EGW this way. If I run across something that does not seem quite right I put it in the back of my mind. Most of the time I do run across Bible text that supports her comments. There are some things I am still not sure about and there are a few of her comments I have found to be untrue, based on Biblical text. But how many perfect people has God called? Go through the list in your own mind from Abraham to Paul. I am writing an article on that fact. It should be on here soon.
January 6, 2011 at 2:24 pm
I have read just about everything EGW wrote, and many of the books from the early SDA pioneers. The first book I read of EGW set the tone for my acceptance of her writings. The end of the GC is a little hard to believe when it is first presented. I.E. a city coming down from the sky. I never discounted anything EGW wrote. I set it in the back of my mind until I found supporting scripture. The last few chapters of Rev cleared that one up. Since that time there have been many more things EGW has written I placed in the back of my mind. I.E. amalgamation. One supporting text may be in Jude, strange flesh, which can also be interpreted altered flesh, hence altered DNA.
I look at EGW much different than most people. I stand by the rule of the little light leading to the greater light. There are a few verses and acted parables in the Bible telling us we are not to give people the false belief we are supply the full truth, such as the instructions of gleaming the fields. We are to leave items for others to discover. This is so others develop a personal relationship with God through study. I believe EGW stands on the same rule. Many of her writings follow similar patterns. She will provide a wealth of proof texts on one subject, and explain it detail. The next subject she will explain it with little or no proof texts. This is a signal to locate the texts on your own. When you locate the texts, you will find EGW didn’t even scratch the surface. We find the same pattern in the gospels. Jesus will refer to a text. In many cases He was speaking to the priests. If they had located the scripture and read the surrounding texts, they would have known, He was the Son of God.
Let me know what the details are of the EGW quotes I did not agree with and I can explain them.
I also wanted to thank you for your comment on the rich man. I have been waiting 2 years for someone to add details of this depth. They truly are enlightening and refreshing. I have to admit, I have never seen the texts in that light.
You can e-mail me direct at ABS@wi.rr.com
Dennis
April 16, 2009 at 8:36 am
emm… interesting ))
May 22, 2009 at 10:39 am
How grateful I am to discover this treasure and mine of truth! I look forward to more and more and more…
May 22, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Banda
Thank you for the kind words. I have a number of studies in the process. Bible Studies are most rewarding when you conduct them on your own or in a group. My goal is to teach the method, not supply the answers. The Spirit is mush better at that than I am.
September 14, 2011 at 7:46 am
Very nice blog nice to meet you.
October 5, 2011 at 4:03 am
I enjoyed reading some of the post here and I must admit I never have had seen or read any articles as clear as this in ABS. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I believe you are a great contributor to everyone’s Christian journey. You do have the ability to motivate people and am pretty sure, many if not all are blessed for having known this site. I especially appreciate the informations and advices you’d provided for an easy Bible study.
God bless you always!!!