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I. In the STUDY of the Scriptures. This must be —

1. Systematic.

2. Thorough.

3. Oft-repeated.

4. With all the aid that related sciences can afford.

5. Prayerful and with dependence on the Guide into all truth.

II. In the KNOWLEDGE of the Scriptures; as following from the former. In the knowledge of their —

1. History.

2. Doctrine.

3. Ethics.

4. End and aim.

III. In the EXPOSITION of the Scriptures, as following from both the first and the second.

1. In the opening up of their meaning.

2. In the ready and apt quotation of texts.

3. In the application of the truth to the heart and conscience.

IV. In the EFFECTS which the mighty study, knowledge and exposition of the Scriptures are calculated to produce. "Mightily grew the Word of God and prevailed."

1. In the edification of the Church.

2. In the multiplication of converts.

(J. W. Burn.)

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KJV: And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.

WEB: He departed there, and went into the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue.