Have you ever heard a sermon on how to interpret the Bible? A presentation in a Sunday school? Small group? On Christian radio or TV?
Few have. Yet, if we are going to make the most out of lives both now and into eternity, what could be more important than properly understanding God’s Word? That’s why we put together this twelve-part study. In it, we’ll discover:

  • What is the Bible all about?

  • Should we take the Bible literally?

  • How does the Old Testament apply to us today?

  • How NOT to Interpret the Bible (The Top Ten Mistakes)

  • What is the easiest way to discover the right interpretation? STOP!

  • How to Interpret problem passages

  • What do you need to know before interpreting the Bible?

  • What translation should we use?

  • If the Bible is clear, then why are there so many denominations?

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Gary Weaver

5 star rating

“This course was greatly appreciated by me so as to gain a deeper understanding and to critically think about the scriptures It should help you too!”

“This course was greatly appreciated by me so as to gain a deeper understanding and to critically think about the scriptures It should help you too!”

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Edwin Martinez

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“It is being a sobering great learning experience attending a class loaded with truth seeking Christians and the greatest instructor. As of now I have gained a good deal of confidence sharing this material and interest in reading and researching t...”

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“It is being a sobering great learning experience attending a class loaded with truth seeking Christians and the greatest instructor. As of now I have gained a good deal of confidence sharing this material and interest in reading and researching the meaning of the previously unknown to me. I just want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to enjoy this course.”

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Mark A Johnson

5 star rating

“Truly a needed focus for all disciples of Christ. Especially in our current times of vast biblical illiteracy and misunderstanding of how to live.”

“Truly a needed focus for all disciples of Christ. Especially in our current times of vast biblical illiteracy and misunderstanding of how to live.”

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Andre Gouvea

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“I find that the tools to interpret your bible is very informative and useful to use while studying or engaging other bible.. The course was great, informative, enjoyable and why we differ in different denominations. I am on a Truth/Faith quest a...”

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“I find that the tools to interpret your bible is very informative and useful to use while studying or engaging other bible.. The course was great, informative, enjoyable and why we differ in different denominations. I am on a Truth/Faith quest and this course gave me a better insight on part of my truth quest. I recommend it!”

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Emmanuel Chan

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“I learned in this course that if Christianity is true, the bible is how we know what God wants us to do. So interpreting our bible is one of the important things to be able to do, not only as a Christian but as a person in this world. And taking ...”

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“I learned in this course that if Christianity is true, the bible is how we know what God wants us to do. So interpreting our bible is one of the important things to be able to do, not only as a Christian but as a person in this world. And taking this course gives us skills to interpret the bible so that we can be better Christians and to know God more. ”

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5 star rating

“The biggest complaint I get from people is that they don't understand the Bible. If you take this course, you will not only learn how to understand your Bible, but love the Word of God too!”

“The biggest complaint I get from people is that they don't understand the Bible. If you take this course, you will not only learn how to understand your Bible, but love the Word of God too!”

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Emanuel Raul Oprea

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“This course is the best one can subscribe too. It has very practical teachings and very useful insights. The guide of Dr. Turek and the course material is high quality. Not disappointed at all. ”

“This course is the best one can subscribe too. It has very practical teachings and very useful insights. The guide of Dr. Turek and the course material is high quality. Not disappointed at all. ”

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Let's Get Started

  • 02

    LESSON 1 | Introduction

  • 03

    LESSON 2 | How NOT to Interpret Your Bible (Part 1)

    • Questions to download

    • How NOT to Interpret Your Bible (1)

    • Facts to Know Before Interpreting

    • Interpreting Mistake #1

    • Judge Not....

    • Interpreting Mistakes #2-4

    • Power Point pdfs

    • Lesson 2-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 04

    LESSON 3 | How NOT to Interpret Your Bible (Part 2)

    • Questions to download

    • How NOT to Interpret Your Bible (2)

    • Mistake #5

    • Mistakes #6-7

    • Mistakes #8-9

    • Mistake #10

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 3-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 05

    LESSON 4 | How Does the Old Testament Apply to Us? (Part 1)

    • Questions to download

    • The 80/20 Rule

    • S.T.O.P.

    • Observation

    • Free Will, Sin and The Law

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 4-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 06

    LESSON 5 | How Does the Old Testament Apply to Us? Part 2

    • Questions to download

    • How Much of the Old Testament is Binding on Christians?

    • Avoiding Temptation

    • S.T.O.P. Isaiah

    • Veiled Messianic Prophecies

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 5-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 07

    LESSON 6 | What’s the Easiest Way to Discover the Right Interpretation

    • Questions to download

    • What's the Easiest Way to Discover the Right Interpretation?

    • S.T.O.P. Luke 15

    • Act I: The Younger Brother

    • Act II: The Elder Brother

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 6-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 08

    LESSON 7 | Interpreting the Epistles

    • Questions to download

    • Don't Be in Such a Hurry

    • Interpreting the Epistles

    • S.T.O.P. Romans (1)

    • S.T.O.P. Romans (2)

    • S.T.O.P. Romans (3)

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 7-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 09

    LESSON 8 | Interpreting Problem Passages

    • Questions to download

    • Interpreting Problem Passages

    • Was Jesus a False Prophet?

    • The Importance of Notes & Quotes

    • Is God’s Election Unjust?

    • What Kind of "Election"?

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 8-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 10

    LESSON 9 | More Problem Passages

    • Questions to download

    • More Problem Passages

    • Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation? (1)

    • Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation? (2)

    • Saved By.....?

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 9-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 11

    LESSON 10 | What You Need to Know Before Interpreting the Bible

    • Questions to download

    • Prolegomena

    • C.O.L.U.M.N.S.

    • Order/Logic

    • Uniformity

    • Morality/Natures/Senses

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 10-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 12

    LESSON 11 | Which Translation Should I Use?

    • Questions to download

    • Which Translation Should I Use?

    • Sola Scriptura?

    • Bible Translation Comparison

    • Using Just One Version?

    • Which Version Should I Use?

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 11-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key
  • 13

    LESSON 12 | Why Are There So Many Different Denominations?

    • Questions to download

    • Why Is There Disagreement?

    • Denominational Differences

    • Essential and Non-Essential Divisions

    • We Have a Heart, Not a Head Problem

    • Is God Clear Enough?

    • PowerPoint pdfs

    • Lesson 12-Summary

    • Toolbox Resources

    • Answer Key

    • Closing Letter from Dr. Frank Turek

    • End of Course Evaluation - How to Interpret Your Bible Self-Paced Course