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Great Moments in Genesis

Great Moments in Genesis. Peter Fitch Part 1. Important Themes. Origins The Fathers The One. Principles of Interpretation Bernard Ramm. The Bible speaks in popular, not technical language The Bible’s message is phenomenal (pertaining to appearance)

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Great Moments in Genesis

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  1. Great Moments in Genesis Peter Fitch Part 1

  2. Important Themes • Origins • The Fathers • The One

  3. Principles of InterpretationBernard Ramm • The Bible speaks in popular, not technical language • The Bible’s message is phenomenal (pertaining to appearance) • The Bible is non-postulational with reference to natural things • The Bible is given in and through specific languages and cultures

  4. 2 Tim 3:14-17 • What does “inspired” mean? • Difference between Koran and Bible • Text is human as well as divine (just like Jesus!) • Are there passages that clearly teach this? • Luke 1:1-4

  5. How do we see the human side? • James and Paul: different authors use words differently • Careful structuring of text—Psalm 119, Nahum • Figurative Language: metaphors, symbols, parables, allegories, proverbs, poetry • Different types of language can mean different things

  6. Cultural modes of expression • Euphemism (a “good” way of saying something) • Hyperbole (exaggeration) • Hebrew use of numbers

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