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How to Study the Bible?- Part II
Term Terms
Routine vs. non Routine
Term Terms
Literal vs. Figurative
Structure
Relation between terms
Main verbs Connectors Comparison Contrast Repetition
Alike and UnlikeCause and effectExplanationIntroductionSummarization
Grammatical markers
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Form
Literary form is the type of literature used by an author.
Narrative look for development of the plot Epistles look for Epistolary structurePoetry ParallelismApocalyptic Symbols/figurative Parables Analogy/central truthProphecy Salvation or judgment
Philippians (Epistle)I. Opening (1:1–11)
A. Salutation (1:1–2)B. Thanksgiving (1:3–8)C. Prayer (1:9–11)
II. Paul’s missionary report (1:12–26)A. Paul’s circumstances (1:12–17)B. Paul’s attitude (1:18–26)
III. A call to sanctification (1:27–2:30)
IV. Doctrinal issues (3:1–4:1)
V. Final remarks (4:2–23)A. Exhortations (4:2–9)B. A word of thanks (4:10–20)C. Closing (4:21–23)
Atmosphere
UNDERLYING TONE
MOOD
Method
Observation
What do you see?
Method
Interpretation
What does it mean?
Interpretation
Interpretation is to understand the plain meaning of the text
Why interpret?
Language barriersCultural barriersLiterary barriers
Communication barriers
Interpretation
Recreation process
To think, feel, decide as the author
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Interpretation
OBSERVATION
FOUNDATION
INTERPRETATION
BUILDING
QUALITY
INTERPRETATIONOBSERVATION
QUALITYMORE TIME IN
OBSERVATION
LESS TIME IN
INTERPRETATION
TO OBSERVE WELL IS TO
INTERPRET WELL
OBSERVATION IS A MEANS TO AN END
4 Keys to Interpretation
1. Content
Observation step helps you understand the meaning of the text
4 Keys to Interpretation
2. Context
Refers to that which goes before and comes after
Literary Context
Chapters 3 and 4:10ff
4 Keys to Interpretation
2. Context
Refers to that which goes before and comes after
Historical Context
Paul in prisonDivision in Philippians' church
4 Keys to Interpretation
2. Context
Refers to that which goes before and comes after
Cultural Context
Key women leaders in Church
Geographical context
4 Keys to Interpretation
3. Compare
Compare Scripture with Scripture
Concordance
Guard
Gal 3:23, 2 Cor 11:32 – Paul uses it in context of Roman guards
4 Keys to Interpretation
4. Consult
Use secondary sources
Study Bible
Concordances
Bible Dictionaries
Bible Handbooks
Atlases
Bible Commentaries
Method
Interpretation
What does it mean?
1. Content2. Context3. Compare4. Consult
Method
Application
How does it work?
