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  1. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Although I have not used it in while, e-SWORD (free) is rather good.
  2. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    A Follow up - Do you have some Bible package software? I have found these "free" packages helpful: www.Theword.net, www.BibleAnalyzer.com, and www.blueletterbible.org to be excellent study resources. Some additional modules are available, both free and some with a charge. Hope these help.
  3. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Yes. But I have never had an interaction with that group.
  4. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Sorry you are having such a difficult time finding teaching materials here. Unfortunately this thread is on Bible Study and Interpretation. I am not aware of many on-line Jewish study tools. Most of what I have are books, some of which may be available in S.A. There several on-line Messianic...
  5. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    On this thread or in this forum, or both? What would like to see?
  6. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    An object lesson: The first "filter" on the list is Personality. This filter may or may not be a significant problem for an individual when they approach their Bible studies. Just because one is confrontational in one area, this does not necessarily mean that they bring emotional anger to their...
  7. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    We were warned that this type of falling away from the faith would occur. It will only get worse. Some Christian leaders have already openly rejected the gospel and Christ, which the scriptures inform us there is no returning, no second chance. It is one of the signs of the end times. (2Thess...
  8. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    You were very clear that this thread was of no value to you. I will not attempt to change your mind. No pressure, no arguments, no futile exchanges. Peace.
  9. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Then, you can ignore this thread. Thank you for posting your position.
  10. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Going back to the kinds and types of filters that we bring to our study of the Bible that need to be addressed before starting or continuing in a Bible study. Reference page 5, Post number 90 and its attachment, on this thread. In part 1 of 3, the first bias that we bring to our studies is our...
  11. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    @MatthewG: Annihilation or Hurt? <- Question about the Lake of Fire. I cannot give a definitive answer to your question. The lake of fire can be either reality or a metaphysical expression. Whichever it may be, I am convinced that it will be a most unpleasant experience.
  12. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Like you, English in not my first language! My first and most fluent language is Infantile Gibberish. I have spoken it continually for well over 80 years. I am not here to "exegete" the Triune theiotes Mr. Bowman but am deeply concerned that our Lord Christ Jesus is being reduced to a mere man...
  13. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    @Johann In my lifetime I have attended most Trinitarian and three Oneness denominations, preached and/or taught in most of them. As a result I came to a soul satisfying conclusion, i.e. no one alive knows the true composition of God's existence. Nor can they adequately explain what it is they...
  14. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Okay. I'll get to it shortly.
  15. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    I hope that is not true! To take that position is to assume a Christ-like opinion of themselves. Not even the apostle Paul claimed such a position for himself. I am confident that if pressed on this point. Most, if not all, would reject it. However, it may very well be their general attitude...
  16. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Page 5, post number 90.
  17. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    This is really a perplexing situation, and it is a problem that is growing in size. The entire body of Christ is under attack worldwide. Some of the attacks are overt, such as you can see in Asia and the Middle East. Here in the West it's more subtle, it consist of deception and lies, as well as...
  18. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    No. I did take a few years off. But one day I "heard" a question, "Who told you to retire?" So, for better or worse, here I am. And, as I have just moved, I have yet to find a new church. The truth is I am dependent on my near-by son for transpiration. I quit driving and gave my son my pickup...
  19. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Most definitely! I have already noticed that. In an open forum such as this, that is to be expected. The maturity of its members will most likely run the full spectrum of spiritual growth levels. Yet, when I was in active ministry I was a member of a several ministerial forums. The same...
  20. AW Bowman

    How to Effectively Study and Interpret of the Bible

    Because so many folks have the KJV, and many hold tightly to it, that is the version I "mostly use" when I teach and preach, and make corrections (explanations) as I go along. The NET Bible is one of my few "go-to" English Translations for study.