Here's a half-million-copy bestseller made even better: How to Study the Bibleis a concise, easy-to-understand guide to God's Wordand now it's illustrated in full color! This book provides an overview of personal Bible study for the layperson. Long-time Bible teacher Robert M. West gives insight into the types, tools, and techniques of personal study, offering both practical guidance and encouragement to pursue the command of 2 Timothy 2:15 ("Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth"). Covering topics such as the inductive method, word studies, commentaries, dictionaries, and concordances, How to Study the Bible Illustratedalso emphasizes the personal benefits of private Bible time.