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Biblical Interpretation
The purpose of this session is to show the absolute importance of knowing and understanding the Bible, the very word of God, to demonstrate that we are powerless by ourselves to understand the intent of the Bible, and to introduce a tool for studying His word.
I.
Introduction
1.
The Bible (The living written Word)
a. Three things are eternal
1.
God
2.
The souls of man
3.
The word of God
b. 2 Tim 3:16,17
1.
The Scripture is God-breathed (/theopneustos/: lit God blew)
i.
The Scriptures are not something breathed into God
ii.
The Scriptures have been breathed out by God
2.
The Scripture is without Error
i.
God is true (Rom 3:4)
ii.
God breathed the Scriptures
iii.
Therefore, the Scriptures are true
3.
The Scripture is Inerrant (see Plate 1)
i.
Variety in style
ii.
Variety in detail
iii.
Variety in reporting events
4. The Scripture is useful (beneficial)
i.
Doctrine
ii.
Reproof
iii.
Correction
iv.
Instruction
5.
So the man of God
i.
May be complete
ii.
Equipped for every good work
c.
Heb 2:12
1.
The Word of God is:
i.
Living
ii.
Active
iii.
Sharper than a 2-edged sword
2.
Piercing the division of the soul and spirit
3.
Judging the thoughts and intensions of the heart
2.
Understanding the God-breathed Word
a. 1 Cor 2:11: Only the Spirit knows God
b. 1 Cor 2:14: Natural man cannot receive things from the Spirit of God
1.
They are foolish to him
2.
They are spiritually discerned
c.
The work of */illumination/* (by the Holy Spirit is necessary to enable men to comprehend the Word of God (cf.
Luke 24:44-45)
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Illumination is not:
1.
Revelation (relates to the content or material
2.
Inspiration (relates to the method of recording
e. 1 Cor 2:9-13: Illumination relates to the meaning of the record
1.
Believer indwelt with Holy Spirit at time of salvation
2.
The Holy Spirit reveals the truth
f.
The work of the Holy Spirit
1.
John 14:26: Teaching
2.
John 16:23: Guiding
3.
John 16: 24, 25: Disclose the truth
II.
The Five-Step Process of Inductive Bible Study
1.
Pray for Illumination
a. Pray for a clear mind
b. Pray for the Holy Spirit to “cast His light” on His word
c. Prayer and Bible study are integrally related
d. Prayer is a necessary key to effective Bible study
e. Pray before, during, and after reading the Scripture
f. Bible study is NOT another academic exercise
g. Bible study is spiritual work
h. We require God’s direction to ensure an attitude of humility
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Observation
3.
Correlation
4.
Interpretation
5.
Application
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The World of God:
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Two Living Revelations
\\ LIVING INCARNATE WORD LIVING WRITTEN WORD
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Without Sin Without Error
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