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ARCING 101

An online, video-based tutorial designed to bring a person with no knowledge of arcing to beginner-level proficiency. It is broken-up into 44 bite-sized learning steps which include motivations, explanations, and demonstrations.

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WARNING: Arcing is not for the faint-of-heart.

While arcing is no doubt a tool of great value, one should not expect to glean fruit from it immediately. Like any skill, arcing takes time to develop and yields returns only after significant investment.

Most people can expect to begin reaping the benefits of this exegetical tool after they have:

  1. Completed this tutorial (approx. 3-4 hours)
  2. Done 5+ arcs on their own
  3. Discussed their arcs with others who likewise use the arcing tool

Note: You do not need to complete this tutorial in one sitting. Rather, begin walking through the steps, and stop when you need to take a break. Even if you close your browser, BibleArc.com will remember your spot. When you are ready to continue the tutorial, simply return to the learn section.

Other Ways to Learn

Over 15 videos of passages being arced. Use this resource to look over the shoulder of an experienced arcer.

View the work of proficient arcers each week as they step through subsequent passages in a biblical book. Next week's passages are announced in advance to allow you to try arcing the given passage first on your own.

Quick reference to the 18 logical relationships, complete with examples and distictions.


Content from this section adapted from Biblical Exegesis (EspaƱol) by John Piper, © Desiring God.