biblical interpretation sundays, sep. 8-nov. 24, 2013 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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Biblical Interpretation Sundays, Sep. 8-Nov. 24, 2013 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Five Keys to Interpretation. #1: Content. Terms, structure, literary form, etc. Who, what, when, where, wherefore. Observation. Emphasized, repeated, related, alike, unalike, true to life. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Biblical InterpretationSundays, Sep. 8-Nov. 24, 2013
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Five Keys to Interpretation
#1: Content
Observation
Emphasized, repeated, related,
alike, unalike, true to life
Terms, structure, literary form, etc.
Who, what, when, where, wherefore
The more time you spend in Observation, the less time you will have to spend in Interpretation, and the more accurate will be your result.
#2: Context
he broke a leg
Several kinds of context
Cultural contextLuke 24:9-10, Acts 10:9-14
Geographic contextMark 4, Epistles
Literary contextRomans 8:1
Historical contextLuke 2:1-2
Several kinds of context
Theological contextWhat did this author know about God?
What was the relationship of his readers to God?How did people worship God at this point?
How much of the Scripture did the writer and audience have access to?What other religions and worldviews were competing for influence?
Where does this passage fit in the unfolding of Scripture?
#3: ComparisonCompare Scripture with Scripture
The greatest interpreter of Scripture is Scripture itself.
Using a concordance
Ephesians 4:11-12“Equip”
1. Mending of broken nets2. Setting of broken bones3. Outfitting a ship for a journey
Scripture vs. Scripture
Matthew 6:14-15For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sons, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Ephesians 2:8-9For it is by grace have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.
#4: Culture
#5: ConsultationTools for Interpretation
Tools for Interpretation
Bible Handbooks Atlases
Bible Commentaries Concordances
Study Bible Bible Dictionaries