Finally! A Way To Understand the Bible Perfectly
Say good-bye to overwhelm and intimidation in trying to figure out what the Bible is saying.
Say hello to a simple, step-by-step system to studying Scripture that extracts the most Truth possible and yields accurate interpretation…
…even if you’re just getting started.
From Scott Newton Smith, President
S.N.S. Ministries, Inc.
RE: Must-Read Bulletin for Any Christian Who Owns A Bible
You probably believe that the Bible is the manual for life. But, if you’re like so many others, you may have felt, where is a manual for the Bible? If you have felt overwhelmed, inadequately skilled or intimidated in the face of studying Scripture, you are NOT alone.
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. You know that. But did you know that the shortest distance between mediocre (or even non-existent) personal study and creating an insight-rich, life-changing Bible enounter is our new home study course, “Dig It”TM?
That’s right!
The fact is, I already have testimonials in my files on the audio seminar alone to back it up.
But first, how’s your person Bible Study coming along?
Most Christians admit to struggling with this command…
“Study to show yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of Truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)
Making the time to study our Bible is one thing, but knowing what to do when we get there is another. We open the Bible and the words blur. We feel like so much of it just doesn’t make sense.
And the conclusions we do make, we often second guess, wondering “could there be something I’m not seeing in there?”
And if we are motivated enough to find the answers we’re looking for,
…we often don’t know where to start.
- A commentary?
- A Bible dictionary?
- Google?
- Where?!
Frustrating, isn’t it?
Someone once said, “a confused mind always says NO.”
Confusion — not knowing exactly what to do — sabotages any effort… especially personal Bible study.
And if frustration or confusion continue, then the worst inevitably happens…
We tend lose our motivation altogether.
“There have been times in my life when the Bible has been intimidating, but the tools that were discussed in the call are very practical and easy to apply to any Bible study.
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to dig deeper!”
- Juli Stockton, TN
If you’re like most Christians, you have a hard time making time to read your Bible, much less study it. The average Christian spends less than 10 minutes per week reading their Bible. (That’s why we’ve included a whole section on how to find your motivation!)
There are alot of reasons for this, no doubt. I’ve had my own challenges, even as a preacher!
When I ask most Christians who are willing to admit that they struggle in their personal discipline of Bible study, the answer I hear usually falls into one of five categories:
- “I just don’t have time to study the Bible.”
- “I don’t know where to start.”
- “I get discouraged. There’s just so much in the Bible that I don’t understand.”
- “I get so confused. Everybody has a different opinion about interpretations.”
- “I’ve never had training.”
Be honest. Can you relate to any of these?
If so, stick with me for the next few minutes because I will show you how to conquer the learning curve. A simple method of digging into Scripture that’s virtually guaranteed to help you:
- BUILD CONFIDENCE in your ability to discern the Truth of Scripture. Really get to the bottom of what the Bible is saying.
- DRAW EDUCATED CONCLUSIONS on difficult passages where the Scriptures aren’t as clear.
- ENHANCE your Sunday School and small group content, even if you’re not the teacher. Be ready for the next lesson (whether you’re teaching or not) with insights to share that you have dug out yourself.
- DISCERN truth from error when a preacher says something you’re not sure about. All of the Bible is available for all inspection by all God’s people. You can learn to discern.
- FIND MOTIVATION to study more. There is nothing you can do to increase motivation to study the Bible like the rich rewards of fruitful study itself… yet, we still do a sizeable treatment in the course on finding your motivation.
- I could go on and on. But, you get the point. Anything is possible when you have the best tools and a reliable approach. Right?
But what if your study is missing the ONE KEY INGREDIENT you need to be interpret accurately the text? What if you are one simple tweak away from spectacular personal study success?
Now, if a proven student of the Bible could allow you to sit in the room with them and walk you through, step-by-step, an approach to studying Scripture that works every time, in layman’s terms, would that be worth something to you?
If so, you’re in luck. A CUSTOMIZED ACTION PLAN for your personal study exists. And, you can get it through our…
Take-You-By-The-Hand, Reliable, Repeatable Approach
Listen, I know you want to study your Bible more often and better. It’s one of the reasons you are at this site. That tells me you have an interest in spiritual things.
You’re reading this, aren’t you?
This home study course is NOT just for teachers, although many teachers are going to benefit from it greatly.
It’s NOT just for people who know big words, although you will learn one or two that you didn’t know (that you need to know).
It’s for ANYONE who wants to go deeper into God’s Divine Book.
Some Church Leaders Would Say That What I’m Doing Is Dangerous… That Laymen Can’t Be Trusted With These Tools
The truth is, not all but some, SOME preachers like to feel “priestly”… like you have to go through them to know what Scripture really means.
It’s that attitude that prompted Martin Luther to start the Reformation by nailing the 95 Theses to the wall of the Church in Wittenburg. He knew God intended that all believers have access to the heart of Scripture for themselves. (That doctrine has been called “priesthood of the beliver.”)
I loathe the mentality that only a few have the corner market on Scripture interpretations.
“I have always been fascinated by the underlying Greek word meanings and verb tenses and thought it was only available to pastors and others who had been to seminary. Finding out that there are tools out there that will unlock some of those things for a regular guy like me is great.”
- David Breaux, Knoxville
With the right tools and an understanding of how to use them, any reasonable believer can draw solid, credible conclusions… even on difficult passages.
Knowledge of Scripture is Not Optional
Salmon P. Chase, Secretary to the Treasury under Lincoln, gave this testimony of the Bible,
“There came a time in my life when I doubted the divinity of the Scriptures, and I resolved as a lawyer and a judge I would try the Book as I would try anything in the courtroom, taking evidence for and against. It was a long, serious and profound study and using the same principles of evidence in this religious matter as I always do in secular matters, I have come to the decision that the BIBLE is a supernatural Book, that it has come from GOD, and that the only safety for the human race is to follow its teachings.”
Wow. If that is true, is not the only safety for our families, our churches and our own souls found in knowing and doing its teachings?
World-famous hymnwriter James W. Alexander said of studying Scripture,
“The study of GOD’s Word, for the purpose of discovering GOD’s will, is the secret discipline which has formed the greatest characters.”
How is your character being formed? What is impacting it the most?
- The media and Hollywood?
- Your peers?
- Your church culture?
- Trial-and-error living?
Perhaps the biggest question I find out there is this,
“How do I find God’s will?”
Remember, the Word of God is always the starting point for finding God’s will for your life. We had better know what it says and why it says it so that we can discern God’s will and implement.
But God’s Word was written in rich, complex foreign languages thousands of years ago! Without a reliable system of good study, you’ll often get stuck.
“This is a great system for anyone serious about Bible study.
Scott and Johnny give GREAT information that helps ANYONE become a serious Bible student.
They cover both the tools and techniques. The section about software and online Bible study tools is invaluable.
If you want to take your Bible study to the next level, get a copy of this and you’ll find yourself going back through it over and over.”
- Pastor Joel Southerland, Liberty Baptist Church, Dalton, GA
Don’t miss out on the depths and treasures of what God is saying to you in His perfect Word.
Most books on how to study the Bible are too thick and too complicated.
Overwhelm kills desire.
I’ve been overwhelmed when I study the Scripture too, even as a seminary grad.
Honestly, I just don’t think that that’s the way God intended for us to feel about His Love Letter, His Word, to us.
I preach the Bible verse-by-verse. My sermons are very text-driven. I do a lot of study on any given passage before I preach it. And as I looked and listened to all the struggle to understand and study Scripture I started thinking, “Getting the best insights really isn’t that complicated if you know basically 2 things…”
- The right questions to ask.
- Have the right tools to get those questions answered.
It’s really just that simple.
With this belief, I set out over a year ago to simplify the process of getting rich nuggets out of the Bible.
Does this system work?
(As The Testimonials Throughout This Letter Show) This Approach Works if You Work It… And Follow the Step-By-Step Guidance You Receive In This Home Study System
“The information in this CD is simply amazing. The resources listed have improved my Bible study tremendously.
Many of the resources are so complete it would have all the information you need to prepare a sermon, a Sunday School lesson, or youth meeting.”
- Rusty Barnett, TN
And you know what? These testimonials were only referring to the audio seminar!
Since those audios, we expanded the whole shootin’ match!
Take a look at…
What You Get
So, what does the Dig It Home Study Course offer?
First of all, it includes a 2-Disc audio seminar and instructional guide wherein I and Johnny Ellison give the nuts-and-bolts of how to turn your personal Bible study time into powerful, high-impact time of spiritual growth and development.
Arriving at your door will be a 3-ring binder containing…
- 2 CD Audio Seminar + Full Transcription
- Manual full of great, how-to content (100+ pages)
The audio and the manual cover topics such as…
- 6 must-ask questions that must be answered to get the right understanding about any passage
- The Books and Study Tools that every Christian home library should have
- The best free online resources that will help you gain twice the insight in half the time
- Software options – and the differences between them – that will turn your computer into a virtual seminary
- How to immediately access the Greek and Hebrew without having to actually learn the languages
- Removing your fear of misinterpretation
- Which translations of the Bible is the best to study from
- How a commentary could be dangerous if used at the wrong time
- 2 look-over-my-shoulder examples (1 Old Testament and 1 New Testament) to show you step-by-step how I walk through the process and journal my observations
- And more!
Look What We’ve Added
Bonus #1
Included to juice your motivation even more, the world famous sermon by a legendary pulpiteer.
Famous Sermon “Just One Book” by Dr. W. A. Criswell, the late pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, TX (mp3)
This will be one you will listen to again and again.
Bonus #2
A compilation of over 150 quotes by famous people from history about the Bible. Not only for personally inspiring, but also great for spicing up a lesson or sermon you may be bringing.
Bonus #3
FREE unlimited digital updates! This is an “evergreen” resource, the most up-to-date of it’s kind. Our desire is to keep it that way!
So, if and when the course is updated or revisions come out as we find more and better tools, you will be notified of how you can get a free download of the new edition instantly online. No charge!
Bonus #4
Digital copy of the manual, fully hyperlinked to the internet! Just pop the data CD into your computer and access every hyperlink to scriptures and resources.
We are so confident that you will love this home study course that we will guarantee it…
Our No-Risk Guarantee
If you are dissatisfied for any reason at any time, even a year from now, simply return it and we will refund 100% of the purchase price!
Are you ready to take your personal Bible study time to the next level? Or even the next and the next?
What would having a hand-in-glove, step-by-step approach to your own study of the Scriptures worth to you? $130? $100? $67? A tank of gas? The cost of dinner for two and a movie?
Because we want you to have confident, predictable access to the riches of the Word of God, we are offering the complete system with all the bonuses listed here for just $39! (plus shipping and for a limited time) The price will go up.
Does this solve a gift-giving dilemma? This course will keep on giving!
Ready to get going and start digging deeper into the Greatest Book on the planet?? Great! Here’s where you get all the details and can proceed to checkout.
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OR…Pay in 2 Easy Monthly Installments of $23.50
Not Sure? Get Your Hands on It NOW…
And Make Up Your Mind Anytime This Year
Remember, our ministry stands 100% behind the information I’m offering you. If you ever decide you didn’t get results from implementing this program, just return it and ask for your money back anytime this year.
So, are you ready? Your manual and CDs are waiting! Order Now!
| Dedicated to your Christian life success,
Scott N. Smith |
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