It is estimated that 95% of church planters and leaders have not had the opportunity to attain formal qualifications in biblical studies. Many of these pastors are from the developing world, where limited resources makes it impossible for them to access expensive study Bibles. For those coming from oral cultures, literacy levels may also be low. All these factors make it difficult for these pastors to lead their congregations in faith and life.
The Biblica Study Bible is designed to be a simple, clear, and low-cost study Bible available in both print and digital formats to serve the needs of frontline church leaders.
The Equipping Biblical Leaders programme will provide guidance for new pastors on how to read, understand and interpret the Bible and how to lead new believers in their communities.
The Biblica Study Bible notes come with passage theology, not verse theology, with a narrative approach that connects upwards to the larger context of the biblical narrative, cultural context, and biblical theology. The notes also connect downwards to help the reader interpret smaller parts of Scripture in light of Jesus providing, where needed, simple explanatory notes for unfamiliar terms, names, or places.
The BiblicaStudy Bible has beenreleased digitally first as part of aniterative design process and toallow immediate, free access.
The Biblica Study Bible notes arereleased under a Creative Commonslicense to accelerate translations andallow royalty-free access.
The Biblica Study Bible notes are based on the NIrV BIblie translation that is written at a third grade reading level.
Designed for workshops, seminars, or ongoing study groups for church planters and leaders.
Encourages discussion through collaboration and dialogue.
Target reading level is approximately
US grade 3.
Employs various communication techniques including object lessons, drama, large group Bible studies, and small-group activities.
Comprehensive materials including facilitator guide, participant workbook, and slide decks for each topic.
How God shows himself
How the Bible was inspired
How the Bible came together
How the Bible is translated
Why we have new versions
How to use the Biblica Study Bible
God’s story
The Gospel story
Types of writing in the Bible
Cultures in the Bible
Culture in light of God’s truth
Holding onto God’s truth
How to grow in your own faith
How to tell the Gospel story
How to make faithful disciples
How to lead a group Bible study
How to counsel those in distress
How to plant a church
Qualities of a godly preacher
How to decide what to preach about
How to prepare a sermon
How to preach a sermon
Preaching practice
Celebration!
Biblica stewards the New International Version Bible.
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