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 Keys to  understanding the Bible

4. Study by topic.  A topicals study, in which you analyze what the Bible says about a particular topic or subject, is an effective way to learn what the Scriptures teach.  Start with  "the beginning lessons," as it were, and then "go forward to more mature (advanced) teaching." (Hebrews 6:1, 2, East to read Version) You'll find that you can compare scripture with scripture and learn that the various parts of the Bible explain each other, even the parts that are "hard to understand." - 2 PETER 3:16. 

5. Get help from others.  The Bible encourages us to accept help from others who understand the Bible.  (Acts 8:30, 31) Jehovah's Witnesses offer a free Bible study program.  Like the early Christians, they use Scriptural references to help others discern what the Bible really teaches. - ACTS 17:2, 3.

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