I believe that in order for our study to be the most fruitful we must get to the
H.E.A.R.T. of the matter. I have devised an acronym to name that system of
study that I believe ensures that the Word of God will be rightly divided. This
acronym stands for:
Historical Setting: This Bible should be Interpreted from its historical setting, for
example the “eye of a needle” in Matt. 19:24 refers to a small door in the wall of
an ancient city, instead of a modern-day sewing needle.
Explanation of Words: If you are like me, you might have trouble with some of
the words in your Bible from time to time. So, you ought to know the 1611
meaning of words and have reference to the word meanings in the original
languages, though no knowledge of the original languages is needed. For
example in 1 Tim. 4:12 “conversation” today means to discuss with people, but
in 1611 it meant: lifestyle.
Accurate Bible – KJB: This is critical; you need no other Bible but your KING
JAMES BIBLE! Any other “Bible” is not accurate! Beware of the lies of “based on
the earliest manuscripts.” Neither give-in to the ‘NEW’ King James Bible! All
other Bibles, save the KJB are based on corrupted Hebrew and Greek
manuscripts and they are chock-full of poison!
Re-Filling of the Holy Spirit – Before you study the Word make sure you are
“Filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18) this means that we are to be directed by the
Spirit, so if our minds are directed by Him, then the portion of John 16:13 “,He
[the Holy Ghost] will guide you into all truth:” comes alive to us as believers. The
guidance of the Spirit is lost when you and I choose to sin, for God cannot have
fellowship with sin (Psalm 66:18), but by the confession (naming) of our known
sins (1 John 1:9) we can recover the Holy Spirit’s directing guidance.
Teachings of Sound Doctrine: The Apostle Paul admonished Timothy to take
heed of ‘Doctrine’ 12 times in his two letters to him. Doctrine means: Teaching.
Thus we are not to neglect the teachings of the Word of God. By studying
sound Doctrine we are able to ensure that the application is correct. For
example, without understanding the Teaching of the Doctrine of the
Dispensations, I could believe that the gift of Tongues and Prophecy were still
available.
I believe as you get to the H.E.A.R.T. of the matter, studying will be the most
rewarding.
H.E.A.R.T. of the matter. I have devised an acronym to name that system of
study that I believe ensures that the Word of God will be rightly divided. This
acronym stands for:
Historical Setting: This Bible should be Interpreted from its historical setting, for
example the “eye of a needle” in Matt. 19:24 refers to a small door in the wall of
an ancient city, instead of a modern-day sewing needle.
Explanation of Words: If you are like me, you might have trouble with some of
the words in your Bible from time to time. So, you ought to know the 1611
meaning of words and have reference to the word meanings in the original
languages, though no knowledge of the original languages is needed. For
example in 1 Tim. 4:12 “conversation” today means to discuss with people, but
in 1611 it meant: lifestyle.
Accurate Bible – KJB: This is critical; you need no other Bible but your KING
JAMES BIBLE! Any other “Bible” is not accurate! Beware of the lies of “based on
the earliest manuscripts.” Neither give-in to the ‘NEW’ King James Bible! All
other Bibles, save the KJB are based on corrupted Hebrew and Greek
manuscripts and they are chock-full of poison!
Re-Filling of the Holy Spirit – Before you study the Word make sure you are
“Filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18) this means that we are to be directed by the
Spirit, so if our minds are directed by Him, then the portion of John 16:13 “,He
[the Holy Ghost] will guide you into all truth:” comes alive to us as believers. The
guidance of the Spirit is lost when you and I choose to sin, for God cannot have
fellowship with sin (Psalm 66:18), but by the confession (naming) of our known
sins (1 John 1:9) we can recover the Holy Spirit’s directing guidance.
Teachings of Sound Doctrine: The Apostle Paul admonished Timothy to take
heed of ‘Doctrine’ 12 times in his two letters to him. Doctrine means: Teaching.
Thus we are not to neglect the teachings of the Word of God. By studying
sound Doctrine we are able to ensure that the application is correct. For
example, without understanding the Teaching of the Doctrine of the
Dispensations, I could believe that the gift of Tongues and Prophecy were still
available.
I believe as you get to the H.E.A.R.T. of the matter, studying will be the most
rewarding.
Last updated on 8/28/2006 by Heather Lovelace
Danieltown Baptist Church
Pastor Lovelace's Method of Study (H.E.A.R.T)
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