Bible Interpretation
This Core class helps you better understand the Bible, learning how to discover the original meaning of the passage, and how to best apply it to our lives today.
Session 1 - Course Overview
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1) Intro
2) Why Is Bible Interpretation Important?
3) Defining the Terms
4) Explaining the Terms
5) Discussion: Difficult Bible Verses
6) Introducing Our "Bible Interpretation Tool"
7) Which Bible Translation Should I Use?
8) Journal Entry
Assignment 1 - Two Bible Study Tools
Assignment Complete
Session 2 Overview
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1) Why Is the Background Important?
2) Three Key Questions
3) Journal Entry A
4) A Quick Example
Assignment 2 - Background for Difficult Verses
Assignment Complete
Session 3 - Overview
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1) Introduction to Context
2) Historical Context
3) Literary Context
4) Journal Entry: Example of Historical Context
5) Example Explained
Assignment Session 3: Context & Bible Study Tools
Assignment Complete
Session 4 - Overview
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1) Intro to Bible Genres
2) Narrative
3) The Law
4) Journal Entry
5) Prophecy & Poetry
6) Wisdom
7) Gospels, Letters, & Apocalyptic
Assignment 4 - Difficult Verse Project Summary
Assignment Complete
Session 5 - Overview
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1) Let the Bible Interpret the Bible
2) The Repetition Principle
3) First Mention Principle
4) New Testament Lens Principle
5) Any Questions?
Assignment 5 - Wrap Up Difficult Verse Project
Assignment Complete
Session Overview
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1) First Key Verse
2) Women In Ministry
3) Journal Entry
4) Second Key Verse
5) Read 1 Timothy 2:8-14
6) Breaking Down 1 Timothy 2:12
7) Final Thought
8) We Need Your Input! (Bible Interpretation)
Assignment 6 - Turn in Project
Assignment Complete