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Principles of Biblical Interpretation | Humility in Understanding the Word

Delve into the importance of properly interpreting biblical texts and the significance of humility in receiving and applying the Word. Learn to handle the Word of truth diligently and avoid deception by being a doer of the Word.

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Principles of Biblical Interpretation | Humility in Understanding the Word

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  1. A Skill of Sanctification Learning the Principles of Proper Biblical Interpretation

  2. Our Privilege and Responsibility Matthew 11:1-11 1 Peter 1:10-12

  3. Handle with Care! • 2Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

  4. The Importance of Humility • James 1:19-22 But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

  5. A Note on being “Critical” What does it mean to be “Critical” when engaging in Biblical interpretation?

  6. An Analogy The Museum of Natural History in A.D. 2300 “A Fragment of a Mediaeval War Correspondance” . . . the Viking conquest has been prematurely announced . . .

  7. The Full Context Dear Bob, It looks as if the Viking conquest has been prematurely announced. Your Raiders aren’t fairing much better though. Oh well so much for our Super Bowl aspirations. Regards, Ryan

  8. The Basics Author – Text – Recipients

  9. The Author • The Human Element • The Divine Element

  10. The Text • The Original Writings • The Translations

  11. The Recipients • The Original Audience • The Extended (Implied) Audience

  12. Context, Context, Context • The Immediate Text • The Immediate Surrounding • The Book • The Testament • The Whole Bible

  13. Next Week: Meaning, Implication and Application • Luke 2:25-38 In One Sentence describe the Meaning of this Text

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