Transformed by Truth
Why and How to Study the Bible for Yourself as a Teen
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Publisher Description
Studying God's Word as a teenager changed my life . . . And it can change yours, too.
The Bible is more than just an ancient religious document. It's a book filled with the actual words of the living God, meant to be read often and studied deeply that we might experience its life-changing power.
If you're a teen who's tired of low expectations and weightless platitudes, this book will help you dig into the Bible and make the time you spend reading count for eternity. Katherine Forster walks you through three simple practices that changed how she reads Scripture—observation, interpretation, and application— so you too can begin to understand what God has said in his word and discover how God's truth can literally transform you from the inside out.
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In this articulate and thoughtful guide to studying scripture, Forster, a 19-year-old blogger and National Bible Bee champion, tells her story of spiritual transformation through rigorous Bible study, and challenges fellow Christian teenagers to follow her example. Forster opens by positing that it is not enough to "go to church faithfully, pray, read the Bible and evangelize." Because humanity's ultimate purpose is to know God, she argues, Christian teens should use their formative years studying the writings of the Bible, where God reveals himself through "the story of history, beginning with creation and ending with the new creation." She offers guidance about how to incorporate biblical study into daily life, so that it becomes habitual, and provides a comprehensive introduction to "the inductive study method," which involves observation (asking questions, taking notes), interpretation (researching concordances and commentaries), and application (meditating and being open to transformation). Appendixes offer resources and tips on memorization. This challenging yet accessible work will appeal to readers of all ages comfortable with conservative Christian theology.
