Guide to Reading the Holy Bible

By Minister Christopher Robert Holder

Testimony of God Ministries Inc.

Dated November 5, 2024

Introduction

All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV), Authorized Version (AV) unless otherwise noted. Other English translations may be referenced for study comparison, but the foundation remains the KJV for revelation knowledge in the Hebrew and Greek Key Word Study Bible.

The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible is designed to bridge the gap between English readers and the original biblical languages. It keeps the familiar Authorized King James Version (KJV) text but adds tools that let readers study how words were originally written in Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament).

Key Features

Key Word Numbering System

Important words in the text are marked with Strong’s numbers. These numbers connect you to Hebrew and Greek dictionaries at the back, so you can see the meaning of the word in its original language.

Lexical Aids

Each Strong’s number leads you to a concise definition (lexical entry), often showing:

- Original Hebrew/Greek spelling
- Transliteration (how to pronounce it in English letters)
- Literal and figurative meanings
- Key Scripture references

Exegetical Notes (notes concerning the process of critical explanation and interpretation of text) .

Theological Word Index

Certain terms are explained with richer theological meaning—e.g., “grace,” “faith,” “heart,” “law,”—showing how they are consistently used across Scripture.

How to Use It Step-by-Step

Read the KJV passage as you normally would.
Note the underlined words or superscript numbers beside key terms.
Look up the number in the Hebrew (OT) or Greek (NT) dictionary at the back.
Study the word meaning—including shades of meaning that may not appear in English translations.
Compare passages where the same word is used—this helps see how Scripture interprets Scripture.
Read exegetical notes in the margins or footnotes for grammatical and contextual insights.

Benefits for First-Time Users

Helps avoid misinterpretation by showing what words really meant in their original context.
Builds a foundation in translation vs. transliteration:
- Translation = expressing the meaning in English (“love”)
- Transliteration = carrying over the sound into English letters (“agapē”)
Encourages deeper word studies that reveal connections across the Bible (e.g., how “heart” is used in Hebrew vs. Greek).
Makes the study of Scripture more personal and accurate, even without formal seminary training.

Practical Example

If you study the word “heart” in Luke 24: 25 (O fools and slow of “heart”…), the Key Word Study Bible shows:

Greek word: kardia (καρδία)
Meaning: not just the physical organ, but the center of thought, will, and spiritual understanding.
Other uses: Romans 10:9 (believe in your heart), Matthew 5:8 (pure in heart). This reveals that “heart” in Scripture means more than emotions—it’s the core of spiritual life.

In short: The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible (KJV) is a study tool for everyday Christians, helping them connect the familiar English KJV with the richness of the original Hebrew and Greek words, so they can interpret Scripture with greater accuracy and spiritual depth.

Quick-Start Study Sheet

How to Use the Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible (Authorized KJV)

Step 1. Read the Passage in the KJV

Choose a passage you want to study.

Example: John 3:16 or Psalm 23.
Read it slowly as you would a normal Bible reading.

Step 2. Spot Key Words with Numbers

Look for underlined words or those with Strong’s numbers in the text.

Example: In John 3:16, the word “believeth” is marked.

Your Notes:_________________________________

Step 3. Look It Up in the Lexical Aids

Turn to the back of your Bible:

Hebrew Dictionary (Old Testament)
Greek Dictionary (New Testament)

Find the Strong’s number and note:

Original word (Hebrew/Greek)
Transliteration (how to say it)
Literal and figurative meanings
Other Bible verses where it appears

Your Notes: _________________________________

Step 4. Compare Scripture with Scripture

Use cross-references to see how the same word is used in other passages.

Example: The Greek word pisteuō (“believe”) also appears in:

John 1:12
Acts 16:31
Romans 10:9

This shows the consistent meaning: faith, trust, reliance.

Your Notes: _________________________________

Step 5. Apply the Word to Your Study

Ask: What does this reveal about God’s Word in context?

Example: In Luke 24:45, “understanding” = nous (Strong’s #3563), meaning the mind,
reasoning, spiritual perception.
Insight: Jesus opened their spiritual capacity, not just their intellect.

Personal Reflection: ___________________________

Example Study

Verse: Luke 24:45 – “Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the
scriptures.”

Key Word: “understanding” (#3563, nous)
Meaning: Mind, perception, spiritual discernment.
Lesson: True understanding comes when Christ opens your spiritual eyes.

Tips for Beginners

Study one word at a time.
Keep a notebook for Strong’s numbers and meanings.
Focus on both translation (meaning) and transliteration (sound).
Always check the context of the passage.
Pray for insight — the Holy Spirit is the ultimate Teacher.

Question 1: How does someone interested in reading the Holy Bible and its teachings begin that process?

The answer requires many dedicated hours of teachings and readings to understand who is God (in Hebrew language the word God sound is Elohim)

Who is God the Father.
Who is God the Son.
Who is God the Holy Spirit.

It is like being accurately trained for any earthly profession or occupation.

The Bible is not just a historical or religious book—it is God revealing Himself in the person of Jesus Christ. As a new believer, what matters most is to focus on the Gospel of Christ with simplicity, understanding that the central message of Scripture is:

The Person of Jesus the Christ.

In other words, to know the only true God of Bible is to know:

Jesus the Christ, God in a Man (Divinity in Humanity).
The Kingdom of God on Earth / The Kingdom of Heaven.

At this point in the teaching, “God” is defined as:

God is Spirit which means God is a non-material personal being, self-conscious, self-determining.
It also means that God is self-sustaining and self-fulfilling. God needs nothing/no one to satisfy or accomplish anything for “HIM.”
The Westminster Shorter Catechism by G I Williamson says, “God is a Spirit, invisible, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.”

Go to your bible and read 1 Timothy 1:17 and 1 Timothy 6:15-16 before you continue. As you continue the Scriptures will interpret the above meaning.

1 Timothy 1:17 (KJV)

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:15–16 (KJV)

15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

Question 2: What is the best version of the Bible to read in English-speaking countries?

See Appendix One at the end of this guide for detailed recommendations.

Question 3: How does one read the Bible (Old Testament and New Testament) to understand it?

The New Testament provides Revelation Knowledge of the Old Testament. The Old Testament includes a language that was understood by the audience to whom it was addressed. Therefore, you cannot take literal English language that evolved just over 400 years, and it is continuing to evolve. Hebrew words have specific meanings in terms of history, culture, and what language of communication was mutually understood by the users. It was codified language involving many figures of speech.

As the Incarnate God (pre-resurrection).
As the Resurrected Lord and Redeemer (post-resurrection).

This teaching provides eternal life and unlocks the Scriptures. The foundational Apostles continued the Specific Teachings of Jesus Christ in the 27 Books of the New Testament.

Question 4: What is meant by “Specific Teachings”?

Jesus Christ was—and remains—the Expert Teacher (Rabbi) of Bible doctrine. Because the
English language is inferior in describing and explaining specifics, the original languages in
which it was spoken and written must be revisited. They are primarily Hebrew, Greek, and a to a
lesser degree Aramaic.

In the original languages of the New Testament Scripture:

Greek “didaskalos” = Teacher, Instructor, Master in an authoritative sense. It refers to
someone who imparted knowledge or skills, a formal structured form of teaching. It
implies the art of systematic teaching or guidance enabling the student/disciple the same
art or mastery.
Greek “didaskalia” = Teaching, Instruction, often referring to Christian doctrine in the
New Testament (1 Tim. 4:13, 2 Tim. 3:16). Go to your bible and read before
continuing.
Greek “didasko” = To teach or instruct (Matthew 5:1-12). Go to your bible and read
before continuing.

These terms emphasize that Jesus imparted structured teaching, revelation knowledge, and
mastery to His disciples. Read in context. That is what was said before and staying in contextual
guidance. It is misleading to analyse a piece of scripture in isolation. It is like taking a fish out of
water and expect it to breathe oxygen from the atmospheric environment.

Question 1: How does someone interested in reading the Holy Bible and its teachings begin that process?

The answer requires many dedicated hours of teachings and readings to understand who is God (in Hebrew language the word God sound is Elohim)

Who is God the Father.
Who is God the Son.
Who is God the Holy Spirit.

It is like being accurately trained for any earthly profession or occupation.

The Person of Jesus the Christ.

In other words, to know the only true God of Bible is to know:

Jesus the Christ, God in a Man (Divinity in Humanity).
The Kingdom of God on Earth / The Kingdom of Heaven.

At this point in the teaching, “God” is defined as:

God is Spirit which means God is a non-material personal being, self-conscious, self-determining.
It also means that God is self-sustaining and self-fulfilling. God needs nothing/no one to satisfy or accomplish anything for “HIM.”
The Westminster Shorter Catechism by G I Williamson says, “God is a Spirit, invisible, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.”

Go to your bible and read 1 Timothy 1:17 and 1 Timothy 6:15-16 before you continue. As you continue the Scriptures will interpret the above meaning.

1 Timothy 1:17 (KJV)

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:15–16 (KJV)

15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

Question 2: What is the best version of the Bible to read in English-speaking countries?

See Appendix One at the end of this guide for detailed recommendations.

Question 3: How does one read the Bible (Old Testament and New Testament) to understand it?

As the Incarnate God (pre-resurrection).
As the Resurrected Lord and Redeemer (post-resurrection).

This teaching provides eternal life and unlocks the Scriptures. The foundational Apostles continued the Specific Teachings of Jesus Christ in the 27 Books of the New Testament.

Question 4: What is meant by “Specific Teachings”?

In the original languages of the New Testament Scripture:

Greek “didaskalos” = Teacher, Instructor, Master in an authoritative sense. It refers to
someone who imparted knowledge or skills, a formal structured form of teaching. It
implies the art of systematic teaching or guidance enabling the student/disciple the same
art or mastery.
Greek “didaskalia” = Teaching, Instruction, often referring to Christian doctrine in the
New Testament (1 Tim. 4:13, 2 Tim. 3:16). Go to your bible and read before
continuing.
Greek “didasko” = To teach or instruct (Matthew 5:1-12). Go to your bible and read
before continuing.

Question 5: What Scriptures provide this art of teaching?

The Specific Teachings of Jesus continue after His resurrection and are seen clearly in:

Luke 24:25–27 (KJV)

“Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.”

Here, Jesus revealed that:

He would suffer death on the cross.
He would be buried.
He would rise on the third day.
He would ascend into His glory.

This was the Good News (Gospel of Salvation).

Key Point: The Art of Reading

The verb READ is important in correctly dividing the Word of Truth.

Jesus often prefaced His teaching with “Have ye not read?” (Matt. 12:3–5).
Reading must be careful, prayerful, and revelatory—not merely intellectual.

Question 6: What is meant by “Moses”?

“Moses” refers to the Pentateuch (the first five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy).

Moses was a prophet (nabiy), a spokesperson for God (Ex. 4:14–16, Deut. 18:15).
The Hebrew nabiy means one who conveys divine revelation.

Exodus 4:14–17 (KJV)

14 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

15 And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.

16 And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.

17 And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs.

Question 7: What is meant by “all the Prophets”?

“All the Prophets” refers to every messenger from Abel to Zechariah, as Jesus explained (Matt. 23:34–35).

Matthew 23:34–35 (KJV)

34 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:

35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of
righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

Question 8: What is Revelation Knowledge?

Revelation knowledge is the truth about Christ revealed in the Old Testament.

John 5:39–40 (KJV)

39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

To understand Christ in the Scriptures, the 39 books of the Old Testament is to gain
revelation knowledge. Jesus always used the Old Testament scriptures. The New Testament did
not exist at that time.

Example: The Temptation of Jesus

Matthew 4:4 (KJV)

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 8:3, showing that the OT pointed to Him. Deuteronomy 8:3
(KJV)

And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which
thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that
man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth
of the Lord doth man live.

Matthew 4:7 (KJV)

“It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”

Jesus quoted Deut. 6:16—revealing Himself as “the Lord thy God.” Deuteronomy 6:16 (KJV)

Ye shall not tempt the Lord your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.

Question 9: Is it not that Jesus’ Specific Teachings in the Old Testament concerned Him?

Yes. Jesus confirmed that all prophecy was about Him—both pre-resurrection and post- resurrection.

The Gospel According to John

John begins his Gospel by unveiling what Moses hinted at in Genesis:

John 1:1–4 (KJV)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The same was in the beginning with God.
All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made.
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

This is revelation knowledge: Christ as the Word of God, present from the beginning. God’s/Eternity’s Plan, Purpose, and Testimony of the “Fulfilled Promise.”

To Be Continued in Part Two

This teaching will continue in Part Two, exploring the hidden mysteries revealed by Apostle John in relation to Genesis 1:1–3. The meaning of “Heart” and it primary meaning and purpose in understanding the ONE and ONLY TRUE GOD.

Meditate on the Questions and Answers as you REREAD Part One.

Appendix One: Recommended Bible Versions:

For Easy Readability
- New Living Translation (NLT)
- The Message (MSG)
For Study and Accuracy
- English Standard Version (ESV)
- New International Version (NIV)
For Traditional Language
- King James Version (KJV)
For Contextual Understanding
- New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Closing

Remember to you have a duty to revisit the original language to agree with any Bible Version. All versions of scripture must arrive at the same interpretation

Prepared by Minister Christopher Robert Holder

Testimony of God Ministries Inc.

Dated November 5, 2024