Holy Trinity offers a number of Bible Studies that aid in our understanding of the Bible. We hold the Bible and study of it as one of our seven core values in the life of the congregation. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and "is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness" (II Timothy 3:16).
Current Classes
The classes listed on this page are for men and women. There are more Bible Studies listed under Women's Ministry and Men's Ministry. For more information about any of the classes contact .
Saplings Bible Study
Sundays, 8:30 a.m. in Paul's Place
Join us as we study prayer through Philip Yancey's book and DVD series, "Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?" This course begins this Sunday, February 10th. Participant's Guides are available. Contact for more information.
Evening Bible Study
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm in Luther Lounge
Leader: Lisa Lehne
Read and discuss a chapter from the Bible each week in this low key Bible Study with life application.
Prayer Group for the Pastors
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the Prayer Room
Leader: Tina Johnston
Each weekly meeting includes a time of study, worship, and extended prayer time. The vision for the group is to be a source of encouragement and support for the pastors and their families. Inviting and then equipping those who participate to go forth and pray for the pastors and their families on a daily basis. Contact for more information.
Pastor Steve’s Bible Study
Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m in Luther Lounge
Leader: Pastor Steve
Currently studying Jeremiah. This group reads several verses and discusses its meaning and application to daily life. Come every week or come when you can.
Why We Study the Bible
The Bible is the story of God relating to His people; it is not an encyclopedia of everything. At Holy Trinity, we study the Bible in its entirety, and the specific cultural context in which it has come to us. Inspired by God but written through humans, the Bible is the cradle into which Christ has been born. Because it is written into a specific cultural context and through human hands, we study this book like every other book using our minds, investigating its words and syntax, its historical origins, context and its literary composition. But because it is also the holy Word of God, we study it like no other book, on our knees, humbly, praying to God for illumination and for the ministry of the Holy Spirit, without whom we can never understand this great gift from God.
We are not to worship the Bible, but Jesus the Messiah to whom the Bible bears witness. As the gospel of John says, “These words are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” The more closely a passage connects with the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the more important. The best principle of biblical interpretation is to allow Scripture to explain Scripture. Individual Bible passages do not have authority for our faith and life in isolation from the rest of the Bible. We revere and honor the Word of God in the context it comes to us and we read all passages as they radiate from the center and purpose of the Bible—which is Christ. In tune with the early Church Fathers shortly after the earthly ministry of Jesus, we subscribe to the authority of the Bible and the formation of the canon because the 66 books of the Bible bear faithful witness to Jesus Christ.
