Recognize that the Bible is inspired. The entire Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God. When studying, keep in mind that He inspired the words you are reading; God is directly speaking to you through them (2Peter 1:21; Philippians 2:5; John 6:63). For further evidence, please request our free booklet Is the Bible True?

Plan time for study. It's easy to let everyday concerns interfere, so schedule study time and try to maintain it. Over time you will look forward to this daily experience (Ephesians 5:15-17).

Pray for understanding. Before you even begin, ask God to guide and show you His will. Remember that it is the Creator who gives true understanding through His Word. You cannot gain it on your own (Psalm 119:33-40; Proverbs 3:5-8; Jeremiah 9:23-24).

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Related Information on UCG Sites:

Table of Contents that includes "Keys to Unlocking Understanding of the Bible"

Bible doctrine:

• _How Should We Understand Scripture?
• _Ambassador Bible Center
• _Letters From Our Readers - Nov/Dec 2005
• _Your Truth, My Truth or THE Truth?
• _The Rock Which Followed Them
• _You Go! I Am Coming!
• _Tongues and Slaying in the Spirit
• _The Covenant of Salt
• _Daring to Behold!

Old Testament:

• _The Word of God
• _The Apostles, the Old Testament and God's Law
• _Paul's Use of the Old Testament
• _God's Knowledge Revealed in Two Parts
• _The Transition from the Prophets to the Gospels
• _Reexamining the Roots of Christianity
• _The Old Testament in the New Testament
• _How Did We Get the Bible?
• _Has the Bible Been Preserved Accurately?
• _William Tyndale: He Gave His Life to Give Us the Bible
• _Tyndale as Translator
• _Questions and Answers - Sep/Oct 2004

Bible understanding:

• _What Can You Do?
• _Misinformation and Disinformation About God and the Bible
• _The Word of God: The Foundation of Knowledge
• _What Does the Bible Really Say?
• _What the Bible Says About God's Word
• _Isn't It About Time You Read the Book?
• _Is Everything OK?
• _Deciphering the Rosetta Stone
• _Approach the Bible With a Proper Attitude
• _Actively Read and Study the Bible
• _Seven Scriptural Threads for More Complete Understanding
• _Keys to Understanding the Bible
• _Live What You Learn

New Testament:

• _The Rest of the Story?
• _How the Word Church is Used in Greek and English
• _The Testimony of the New Testament
• _God's Festivals in the New Testament
• _The New Testament Writers
• _The Need for a New Covenant
• _When Was the New Testament Written?
• _The Unexplained Success of the Church
• _Archaeology and the Epistles
• _Jesus Christ: Do We Have the Real Story?
• _Why Are There Differences in Ancient New Testament Manuscripts?
• _Is the New Testament a Fraud?
• _The New Testament: From Oral Testimony to the Written Word

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