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J. Vernon McGee
John Vernon McGee (1904 - 1988). American Presbyterian pastor, radio teacher, and author born in Hillsboro, Texas. Converted at 14, he earned a bachelor’s from Southwestern University, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a D.D. from Columbia Seminary. Ordained in 1933, he pastored in Georgia, Tennessee, and California, notably at Church of the Open Door in Los Angeles from 1949 to 1970, growing it to 3,000 members. In 1967, he launched Thru the Bible, a radio program teaching the entire Bible verse-by-verse over five years, now airing in 100 languages across 160 countries. McGee authored over 200 books, including Genesis to Revelation commentaries. Known for his folksy, Southern style, he reached millions with dispensationalist teachings. Married to Ruth Inez Jordan in 1936, they had one daughter. Despite throat cancer limiting his later years, he recorded thousands of broadcasts. His program and writings continue to shape evangelical Bible study globally.
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J. Vernon McGee delivers a sermon on how to study the Bible, emphasizing the importance of prayer, reading, studying, and meditating on the Word of God, as well as passing it on to others for spiritual growth. He also provides a structured approach on how to study each chapter effectively by focusing on key elements like the theme, important verses, prominent words, teachings about Christ, commands to obey, promises to claim, and new truths learned.
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Guidelines: Part 5 How to Study Your Bible
HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE 1. Begin with prayer 1 Corinthians 2:9-14; John 16:12-15; John 14:26 2. Read the Bible Nehemiah 8:1-3 3. Study the Bible Nehemiah 8:8 4. Meditate upon the Bible Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalm 1 5. Pass the Bible on to others Hebrews 5:12; Romans 12:7 HOW TO STUDY EACH CHAPTER Locate: 1. The theme 2. The most important verse 3. The most prominent word 4. The teaching about Christ 5. The command to obey 6. The promise to claim 7. The new truth learned Psalm 119:18
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John Vernon McGee (1904 - 1988). American Presbyterian pastor, radio teacher, and author born in Hillsboro, Texas. Converted at 14, he earned a bachelor’s from Southwestern University, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a D.D. from Columbia Seminary. Ordained in 1933, he pastored in Georgia, Tennessee, and California, notably at Church of the Open Door in Los Angeles from 1949 to 1970, growing it to 3,000 members. In 1967, he launched Thru the Bible, a radio program teaching the entire Bible verse-by-verse over five years, now airing in 100 languages across 160 countries. McGee authored over 200 books, including Genesis to Revelation commentaries. Known for his folksy, Southern style, he reached millions with dispensationalist teachings. Married to Ruth Inez Jordan in 1936, they had one daughter. Despite throat cancer limiting his later years, he recorded thousands of broadcasts. His program and writings continue to shape evangelical Bible study globally.