The Study Room, Christian library, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

While going through a lesson from MasterBooks’ Foundations in Faith with my two homeschooling kids, I was reminded of the life and influence of William Tyndale during the early days of the Protestant Reformation. He lived in a time of varying power struggles: from what would become Italy, the influence of the Roman Catholic Church; from Germany, the influence of Martin Luther and his 99 theses; and from England, the influence of King Henry VIII. Amid all this cultural chaos, Tyndale finds his purpose: to translate the Bible into English so that all may enjoy reading it personally. He was dedicated to this translation no matter the cost, which was his life.

Studying the Bible is an important part of a Christian’s life. It is an account of the history of the ups and downs of God’s people and how God has been there through it all. It was written by many people through the inspiration of God. Second Peter 1:21 says, “For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit”. So, what is the purpose of the Bible, how do we study it, and what resources are available to help? Keep reading to find out!