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HOW
TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE Pastor CONTEXT I. FOUR ASPECTS OF BIBLE STUDY A. Context: What is the overall “theme”
surrounding this passage? (Ac 7:1-54) B. Observation: What is the “content”
observed in this passage? (Ps 119:18) C. Interpretation: What is the main “intent”
of this passage? (2Ti 2:15) D. Application: To what extent does this
passage apply to my life? (Lk 6:46-49) II. DEFINITION OF CONTEXT A. The part of a text or statement that
surrounds a particular word or passage and determines its meaning. B. The circumstances in which an event
occurs; a setting. (American Heritage Dictionary) III. IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT A. Context gives the big picture (Act 7:1-2;
51-52). B. Context gives
the author's train of thought (God is the ultimate author; Isa 55:9-11) C. Context gives the basis for Interpretation
(Joh 20:31; Heb 1:1-3) D. Correct Interpretation enables you to
accurately handle and apply God's Word (2 Tim 2:15) E. The goal of Bible study is to know God and
obey His Will (Lk 6:46; Jn 14:15). IV. ASPECTS OF GENERAL CONTEXT A. Genre 1. Location in Bible (Historical, Revelatory
etc. Gen 1-2; Acts; Rev 1:19) 2. Style
of Writing (Poetical, Epistle; 2Co 10:10) B. Author 1. Author's Background (Gal 1:1) 2. Author's
Chronology (Gal 1:13-18) 3. Author's Circumstance (Phil 1:13) C. Recipients 1. Recipient's Circumstances (Act 16:9-10) 2. Recipient's
Location (Acts 16:11-12) 3. Recipient's Background (Acts 16:13-31) D. Occasion 1. Purpose for Writing (Jude 3-4) 2. Surrounding
Circumstances (Gal 3:1) E. Theme 1. The Main Subject (Eph 1:3) 2. Reoccurring
Themes (Eph 1:10, 12, 20 etc.) V. CONTEXT AND OUTLINING A. An outline
will help you discover the context of the book as well as a passage. The
context is key to interpretation of a passage B. First read and find the major section
breaks. The Word of God is inspired, not chapter and verse numbers. C. Then find: 1. How
many sections?; What is the Main Title?; What ate the Major Minor Sections?;
What are the Minor Sections? D. Begin to title
large and smaller sections in outline form (ex. Psa 1): 1. Title
- Major Sections a) Title
- Minor Sections (1) Title
- Sub points OBSERVATION I. DEFINITION OF OBSERVATION A. Noting and recording facts and evidence to
make conclusions based on inductive study. B. Inductive study is the process of reaching
conclusions deriving general principles from particular facts. II. FOUR ASPECTS OF BIBLE STUDY A. Context: What is the overall “theme”
surrounding this passage? (Ac 7:1-54) B. Observation: What is the “content”
observed in this passage? (Ps 119:18) C. Interpretation: What is the main “intent”
of this passage? (2Ti 2:15) D. Application: To what extent does this
passage apply to my life? (Lk 6:46-49) III. OBSERVATION QUESTIONS A. Who is
involved? B. What is happening? C. Where is it happening? D. When is it happening? E. Why is it happening? F. How is it happening? G. What are the cause and effects? H. What is emphasized? I. What is repeated? J. What is related? K. What things are alike? L. What things are NOT alike? IV. OBSERVATION CLUES A. Contrasts
(instead, and, but, rather - Eph 2:4) B. Comparisons (like, as - Jam 1:23) C. Clauses (so that, in order - 1 Pet 2:2) D. Clarifications (for - Mt 11:29-30) E. Conditions (if, then - Gal 5:18) F. Conclusions (therefore, so then - Eph
4:1) V. OBSERVATION TIPS A. Pray and ask God to open our eyes to His
truth B. Read and re-read (even memorize) C. Look for key
persons D. Look for key words E. Look for key phrases F. Symbol Method G. Make a Chart H. Write down Questions INTERPRETATION II. DEFINITION OF INTERPRETATION A. To explain or tell the meaning of
something or to present in understandable terms (Webster's Collegiate
Dictionary) III. FOUR ASPECTS OF BIBLE STUDY A. Context: What is the overall “theme”
surrounding this passage? (Ac 7:1-54) B. Observation: What is the “content”
observed in this passage? (Ps 119:18) C. Interpretation: What is the main
“intent” of this passage? (2Ti 2:15) D. Application: To what extent does this
passage apply to my life? (Lk 6:46-49) IV. INTERPRETATION AXIOM A. Exegesis - To extract the one true
explanation “out of” the text. (2Pe 1:20; Jn 1:18) B. Eisegesis - To force an explanation “into”
the text. V. INTERPRETATION ASPECTS A. Comparison of Passages 1. Compare parallel passages (1Co 2:13; Ro
4:3) 2. Investigate other related verses 3. Look at Author's definitions (ex.
"justification" - Ro 4:1-5) B. Construction 1. What/Who is the subject? (Eph 2:4) 2. What/Who is the action verb? (Ga 5:12) 3. What are the commands, instructions,
warnings, and encouragements? (Ga 1:8-9; 1Co 7:1) 4. Is there a emphasis in sentence
structure? (Phil 4:8) 5. What type of figurative language is being
used? (rhetorical, Ro 8:33-34; 1Jo 2:12-14) C. Creed 1. Your theology will dictate
interpretation. 2. What is known of the author/recipient's
theology? (Mt 15:3; Ga 1:14; Phil 3:2-3) 3. What is the theology of those making
interpretations? D. Culture 1. Certain expressions used in time of
writing (Jn 2:4) 2. Certain customs at time of writing
(Historical Background) E. Consultation 1. Use the Bible first and foremost, but
don't ignore great tools and godly teachers. 2. Perform your own Bible Word Studies and
refer to Word Study tools 3. Use Bible Concordance, Bible Dictionaries,
and Bible Encyclopedias. 4. Confer with good sound Commentaries VI. INTERPRETATION APPROACH A. Outline the passage or Section that you
are studying. B. Begin to answer questions drawing on
context, observations, word studies, commentaries. C. Summarize and synthesize the intended
meaning of the passage. 1. What was the author’s intended message
and meaning? 2. What were the recipients intended to
understand, learn, or act upon? a) Theology? (2Ti 3:16; 2Ti 4:15; Heb 6:1) b) Doctrine? (Eph 4:14; 1Ti 4:6) c) Practical Christian Living? (Eph 4:1-3) d) Spiritual Principles? (1Co 15:33) e) Spiritual Logic? (1Co 15:12-20) APPLICATION I. DEFINITION OF APPLICATION A. Application is obedience to God's wisdom
and principles after they have been revealed and extracted from His Word
through Context, Observation, and Interpretation (Pr 2:1-6). II. FOUR ASPECTS OF BIBLE STUDY D. Context: What is the overall “theme”
surrounding this passage? (Ac 7:1-54) E. Observation: What is the “content”
observed in this passage? (Ps 119:18) F. Interpretation: What is the main “intent”
of this passage? (2Ti 2:15) G. Application: To what extent does this
passage apply to my life? (Lk 6:46-49) III. ATTITUDES TOWARDS APPLICATION A. The Scriptures were designed for personal
application (2Ti 3:16-17; Isa
55:9-11). B. The Scriptures are sufficient for all of
life's applications (2Pe 1:3-4). C. The Scriptures are applicable today in
spite of popular opinion and understanding (Pr 3:5-6). D. The Scriptures apply primarily to
"YOU" (Mt 7:1-5). IV. ALERTS IN APPLICATION A. Beware of misapplication through
misinterpretation. B. Consider applications to correct doctrine
and theology (Eph 1-3 (Doctrine); Eph 4-6 (Duty) C. Consider applications to specific groups
(believer/unbeliever; 1Jn 1:9). D. Consider applications to specific
dispensations (Law/Grace; E. Beware of
misapplication through unbiblical culture, philosophies, prejudices,
mind-sets, and teachings V. APPROACH TO APPLICATION A. Is there an
action to be taken? B. Is there a command to obey? C. Is there an example to follow? D. Is there a sin to be confessed? E. Is there a sin to avoid? F. Is there a promise to claim? G. Is there a condition to meet? H. Is there a path to avert? I. Is there a challenge to face? J. Is there an attitude to correct? K. Is there a perspective to be changed? L. Allow the Holy Spirit to work in all areas
of your life. M. Summarize into Principles (Notes, Journal
etc.) N. Outline your Applications, Principles, and
Steps VI. THE APPLICATION OF APPLICATIONS A. Prayer (Ps 139:23-24) B. Confession & Repentance (Pr 1:23) C. Trust in God's grace and enabling (Phil
2:13; Jn 15:5) D. Obey!!! Obey!!! Obey!!! - (Phil 2:5, 12;
Jam 1:22-25; Lk 4:46-49) E. Memorize & Meditate on Scripture (Ps
119:11; Joh 15:7; Pr 2:1-6) HOW TO STUDY YOUR
BIBLE Pastor TOOLS FOR BIBLE
STUDY I. ENGLISH
CONCORDANCE A. Definition:
an alphabetical index of all the English words of the Bible (OT & NT) in
its English usages. It also contains links to its original meanings in Greek
and Hebrew. B. Examples: 1. Strong’s
English Concordance 2. Young’s English
Concordance 3. Cruden’s English
Concordance 4. Bible Software (almost
all) C. Uses: 1. Root
definitions 2. Compare various
translations 3. View all references II. EXPOSITORY
DICTIONARIES A. Definition:
a book that defines and compares Greek words in the Bible, using an English
index. Strong's footnotes are many times used as well. B. Uses: a. Root
Definitions b. Various
translations c. Scripture References III. COMMENTARIES A. Definition:
These are the studies and comments on books of the Bible. They range from
Expository (in depth look at the original language) to Applicational
(emphasizing how to apply to life). B. Commentaries: 1. Word
Biblical Commentary 2. The Expositor’s Bible
Commentary 3. The Bible Knowledge
Commentary 4. Authored (Wiersbe,
MacArthur etc.) IV. STUDY
BIBLES A. Definition:
1 : Bibles that include studies, brief commentaries, Concordances and
definitions to Greek Words (including parsing). B. Bibles: 1. The
Greek and Hebrew Study Bible 2. Thompson Chain Reference 3. Authored (Scofield,
Ryrie, MacArthur) 4. Treasury of Scripture
Knowledge V. SOFTWARE A. Definition:
Bible programs for the computer, usually on CD Roms. B. Online Bible Deluxe 1. Includes
more than 15 translations, including Greek and Hebrew (Also foreign language
translations). 2. Includes Commentaries,
Word Studies, Concordances, Bible Dictionaries 3. Word and reference search
is fast and easy. 4. This one is the best al
around Bible software at the most reasonable price. C. Libronix
- Logos System – Able to add on Biblical references D. Bible Works
(Hermeneutika)* – Biblical exegesis and research program. F. Greek & Hebrew Tutors G. Commentaries -
Expositior’s Bible Commentary; Bible Knowledge Commentary H. Master Christian Library
(including 38 I. Calvin’s Collections J. Spurgeon’s Collections K. Encyclopedia of
Illustrations L. Christian History Magazine M. eSword from Internet VI. INTERNET A. Definition:
The World Wide Web has become a premiere center for Christian resources, and
it is expanding daily. B. Perseus Project ( 1. Contains
all the Classical Greek writings in Greek and English. 2. Contains Encyclopedia,
Tools and Lexicons 3. Defines Greek words in
their original usage. C. Bible
Gateway <http://bible.gospelcom.net/bible> 1. Bible in
different languages 2. Bible in different
English versions 3. Nave’s Topical index D. Church
Fathers & Christian Antiquity <http://www.gty.org/~phil/hall.htm> F. Illustrations
<http://www.sermonillustrations.com/illustrations_a-z.htm> G. Seminary Journals
<http://bsf.bible.org/galaxie/journals/sample/index.htm> |
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