How to Study the Bible
During the Summer of 2010 City of God Church held a course on "How to Study the Bible." Below are the handouts used during the course. Hopefully these can help as you seek to come to a better understanding of how to love and worship God through Scripture. This course will be taught on a recurring basis.
The handouts and study were based on Robert Plummer's 40 Questions About Interpreting the Bible. This book would be well worth your time to purchase and study on your own.
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Lesson 1
- Why is Biblical interpretation important?
- What are some general principles for interpreting the Bible?
- How can I improve as an interpreter of the Bible?
- What are some helpful tools for interpreting?
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Lesson 2
- Who Determines the meaning of a text?
- What is the overarching message of the Bible?
- Is the Bible really all about Jesus?
- Do all commands apply today?
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Lesson 3
- How do we identify genre?
- How do we interpret historical narratives?
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Lesson 4
- How do we interpret prophecy?
- How do we use typology?
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Lesson 5
- How do we interpret apocalyptic literature?
- How do we interpret Revelation?
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Lesson 6
- How do we interpret Proverbs?
- How do we interpret poetry?
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Lesson 7
- How do we interpret parables and epistles?
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