Transformed by Truth: Why and How to Study the Bible for Yourself as a Teen

Katherine Forster | Crossway

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Studying God's Word as a teenager changed my life . . . And it can change yours, too.

The Bible is more than just an ancient religious document. It’s a book filled with the actual words of the living God, meant to be read often and studied deeply that we might experience its life-changing power.

If you’re a teen who’s tired of low expectations and weightless platitudes, this book will help you dig into the Bible and make the time you spend reading count for eternity. Katherine Forster walks you through three simple practices that changed how she reads Scripture—observation, interpretation, and application— so you too can begin to understand what God has said in his word and discover how God’s truth can literally transform you from the inside out.

208 pages

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“Dear teenager, you are not too young to study the Bible for yourself. It’s not too hard, too overwhelming, or too confusing. Instead, it will give you everything you need for life and godliness and the deepest joy you can imagine. That’s the message of Transformed by Truth—and that’s a message I’ve personally seen lived out in the life of Katherine Forster. Teens, you need to be transformed by truth. It happened to Forster, and in this book, she shares how it can happen to you too. Her writing is accessible, relatable, theological, and highly practical. She’ll change how you view the Bible and increase your love for Christ. Transformed by Truth is a must-read for the Christian teen.”

--- Jaquelle Crowe Ferris, author, This Changes Everything

“Christian teens are often embarrassed to admit that they’re unsure how to study the Bible—or worse, that they find the Bible boring. With relatable candor and honesty, National Bible Bee champion Katherine Forster goes toe-to-toe with many of the common threats to a teen’s biblical literacy. Transformed by Truth is filled with solid encouragement and practical tools for teens hoping to develop a joyful dependence on God’s word.”

--- Lindsey Carlson, author, Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Maturing in Christ

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: Why?

You Are Not Too Young
How God Reveals Himself
The Big Story
God’s Will for My Life
How to Obey God’s Will

Part 2: How?

Part of Your Life
Getting Started with Bible Study
The Most Important Tool
Observation: “What Does It Say?”
Interpretation: “What Does It Mean?”
Application: “How Does This Change Me?”

Epilogue: Shelby Kennedy
Appendix A: Recommended Resources
Appendix B: Memorization Tips and Helps
Glossary of Abbreviations and Key Terms
Notes
General Index
Scripture Index

Tags: SBC

Helpful but with a few minor hesitations

This is a book that I am happy to recommend it but I would perhaps have some minor things to consider or even discuss with anyone I gave the book too..

• Page 42, Katherine deals with translations and I cannot agree with her recommendation for translations that does not include the NIV. Rather she seems to promote the KJV here and in other places in the book. This I do not think is a helpful translation for youth.

• Page 52, says that Jesus was born in a stable. In my understanding it was not a stable as we understand it, but the lower room of the house, where in winter animals would also be kept.

• Page 108, Katherine here has a list of good places to start with Bible reading but does NOT include the idea of starting with a gospel. This, for me, is the place to begin. In particular Mark, being the shortest. I strongly think that at least one of the gospels should have been mentioned.

• Page 111, I admire the ambition set here, suggesting that teenagers will look into Greek and Hebrew word background. I think this is great if they do, but perhaps sets the bar too high and sets a goal that is too lofty? With this put them off reading?

• Page 151, following on from the last comment, Katherine suggest pastors / teachers learn Greek/Hebrew in several semesters. Personally, I think it is life long idea and Seminary / college only gives you the starting point.

All that said, I would still be happy to pass it on myself to teenagers. Indeed I think a lot of adults/parents would also very much benefit from reading this book!

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