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Where do I start?
This page is your map. Follow the steps in order and you'll be studying Scripture with depth before you know it.
Understand What Hermeneutics Is
Before you interpret Scripture, you need to know how to interpret it. Hermeneutics is the set of principles that guide you to extract the original meaning from the text — not the meaning we want it to have.
Read: Introduction to Hermeneutics →Practice Exegesis
Exegesis is the process of "drawing out" meaning from the text. Read with questions: Who wrote this? To whom? Why? What did it mean in its original context?
Read: How to Do Biblical Exegesis →Study Historical Context
The Bible was written in cultures very different from ours. Understanding the first-century world, Hebrew culture, and the Roman Empire transforms your reading.
Explore: Biblical History →Get the Right Tools
You don't need a seminary. You just need the right tools: a concordance, a basic Greek/Hebrew lexicon, and good commentaries. We have a list for you.
See: Recommended Resources →Apply What You Learn
The goal isn't to know more — it's to be transformed. Every study should end with the question: What does God want to change in my life through this?
Read: Application Articles →Explore by Topic
The fact that you're here already says a lot! Serious Bible study is a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time, ask questions, and enjoy the journey.
— Simon