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"Bible reading" redirects here. For reading in church, see Lection.

In Christianity, Bible study is the study of the Bible by ordinary people as a personal religious or spiritual practice. Some denominations may call this devotion or devotional acts; however in other denominations devotion has other meanings. Bible study in this sense is distinct from biblical studies, which is a formal academic discipline.

Personal Bible study

In Evangelical Protestantism the time set aside to engage in personal Bible study is often called a Quiet Time. In other traditions personal Bible study is referred to as "devotions". Catholic devotions and Anglican devotions both employ the Lectio Divina method of Bible reading.

Christians of all denominations use Study Bibles to assist them in their personal Bible studies.

Small groups

Bible study groups within congregations are sometimes known as cell groups, though many different names exist. The Bible is often studied in informal small groups, and groups within parachurch organizations.

See also

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• Eisegesis
• Exegesis
• Hermeneutics
• Sunday school

References

Links

• Into Thy Word's Bible Studies
• Bible Study Notes
• Small Groups