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Basics for How to Study the Bible

Basics for How to Study the Bible

Preacher: John Piper
Tradition: Baptist — Reformed
Published: Nov 12, 2017
Length: 4:34

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When we study the Bible, we are after God’s meaning — not our own. And the best way to discover God’s meaning is to pray and ask questions of the text. David Mathis https://desiringgod.org/authors/david-mathis Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines https://desiringgod.org/books/habits-of-grace Basics for How to Study the Bible on desiringGod.org https://desiringgod.org/basics-for-how-to-study-the-bible

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