TBU - Studies

Studies Based on The Bible Unpacked

There are four study series, based on the Concise Edition, the Foundations Edition, the Intermediate Edition and the Comprehensive Edition. These contain the text from the edition that they are based on, with questions added.

Click on a monitor icon below to download a PDF file for viewing, or click on a printer icon to download a PDF file for printing.

The files for printing are formatted for printing on A4 paper in a booklet form. For help with printing, see Printing Tips.

For the longer study series there are also options for downloading zip files containing either: all the studies for viewing; or all the studies for printing.

For the first three study series there is the additional option of downloading a zip file containing single chapters. These can simply be printed on both sides of A4 sheets and folded in half to make a presentable handout. Each of the zip files also contain a MS Word file with all the questions from the corresponding study series. Questions can be changed, omitted and others added.


The Concise Study Series: This is for very new or young Christians. It is quite suitable for studies with new believers. It is comprised of two booklets – Section I. What To Know and Section II. What To Do (see below). The booklets contain four chapters each. The chapters would usually require a session or two to complete. Section I. What to Know Section II. What to Do
Single chapters (easy printing option)

The Foundations Study Series: This is for Christians wanting a firm grounding in their faith. It is very good for studies with newer or older-teenage believers. It is comprised of eight booklets – Parts A-H (see below). The booklets contain five chapters each. The chapters would usually require one or two study sessions to complete.
Section 1: What to Know Part A. God and Spiritual Powers Part B. God and the World: Basics Part C. God and the World: Jesus Christ Part D. God and His Own People				Section 2: What to Do Part E. Relating to God Part F. Church Life Part G. Relating to People Part H. Persevering
All Foundations studies for viewing All Foundations studies for printing Single chapters (easy printing option)

The Intermediate Study Series: This is for Christians wanting to build on a basic understanding of the faith, and is excellent for Bible study groups. It is comprised of eight booklets – Parts A-H (see below). The booklets contain five chapters each. All chapters have two major sections. Each section would usually require one or two study sessions to complete.
Section 1: What to Know Part A. God and Spiritual Powers Part B. God and the World: Basics Part C. God and the World: Jesus Christ Part D. God and His Own People				Section 2: What to Do Part E. Relating to God Part F. Church Life Part G. Relating to People Part H. Persevering
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The Comprehensive Study Series: This is for Christians wanting to study particular topics in more depth, and is well suited to Bible study groups. The studies are in 40 booklets (see below) with two sections each. Each section would usually require one or two study sessions to complete. The 40 booklets are based on the 40 chapters in the Comprehensive Edition.
Section 1: What to Know Part A. God and Spiritual Powers God's Being God's Character Jesus Christ The Holy Spirit Angels, Demons and Satan				Section 2: What to Do Part E. Relating to God Being Right with God Having Faith in God Loving, Fearing and Obeying God Connecting with God Exalting God
Part B. God and the World: Basics God's Creation God's Sovereignty God's Word The Problem of Sin God's Judgment				Part F. Church Life Being One Body Worshipping God Serving God Significant Practices Church Leadership
Part C. God and the World: Jesus Christ God's Promised Messiah Jesus Christ's Mission Salvation Through Jesus Christ The New Order 'The Last Things'				Part G. Relating to Other People Love Justice Wisdom Common Relationships Spreading the Gospel
Part D. God and His Own People The Standing of God’s People Keys to God’s Interaction with His People God's Transformation of His People God's Care of His People God's Plans for His People				Part H. Persevering Standing Firm Rejecting Sin Major Pitfalls Hard Times Persecution
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