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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.
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Biblical InterpretationSundays, Sep. 8-Nov. 24, 201311:30 AM-12:30 PM
Terms, structure, literary form, etc. Who, what, when, where, wherefore Observation Emphasized, repeated, related, alike, unalike, true to life
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.
Literary context Romans 8:1 Historical context Luke 2:1-2 Several kinds of context Cultural context Luke 24:9-10, Acts 10:9-14 Geographic context Mark 4, Epistles
Theological context What 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? Several kinds of context
Ephesians 4:11-12 “Equip” Using a concordance Mending of broken nets Setting of broken bones Outfitting a ship for a journey
Matthew 6:14-15 For 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. Scripture vs. Scripture Ephesians 2:8-9 For 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.
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