Effective Bible Study Techniques

One of the most important principles of Bible study is this: context is king. No passage of Scripture exists in isolation. Every text was written by a specific author, to a specific audience, in a specific time and place, using a specific kind of writing, for a specific reason. These factors collectively make up the context that unlocks the true meaning and significance of Scripture, namely, the original meaning that the Holy Spirit inspired the authors to convey. When we