Mid-Week Bible Study
This series of messages are those taught at our mid-week Bible Study taught by numerous elders and teachers. These messages are a compilation of our mid-week Bible Study series.
The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation – Working the Method, Part 2: Literature
The Bible is a rich and beautiful collection of various kinds of literature or “genre”. However, we still must consistently apply the literal method of interpretation to each to arrive at God’s intended meaning and application for our lives.
The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation – Working the Method, Part 1: Grammar
Now that we have the three tools of observation, interpretation, and application in our hermeneutics toolbox we can begin to apply them to the various aspects of God’s Word. Since God chose to communicate in languages a careful study of grammar will be the first step.
The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation – Application
Once we see what the Scripture says, and understand what it means, our next task is to make application to our lives. Jesus prayed to His Father that His disciples would be sanctified in the truth (John 17:17) and we dare not short circuit the Spirits work by failing to apply what we know to be true.
The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation – Interpretation
Having seen what the Scripture says we must understand what it means by applying sound interpretive principles. Our model is the same one used by the prophets, the apostles, and by Jesus Himself.
The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation – Observation
The first step in understanding anything is to observe it. The Bible is a rich treasure house of truth and we must apply ourselves diligently to glean all that God has for us. We will never understand and apply what we do not see.
(L-R) Jess Whetsel, Cornel Rasor, Dave Rich, Jim Osman
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