How to Study the Bible.

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How to Study the Bible

Week #2 - What constitutes the Word of God? Types of Revelation Three-fold view of God’s Word Role of the Holy Spirit in the process of special revelation

Basics of the Journey There are 2 types of revelation: General Revelation in the created universe Special Revelation in His Scriptures

Only Subjective – “word of God becoming…” – Rudolf Bultmann Gospels and much of NT – myth created by the early church Based on “existentialism” focus only on “the moment” “Historical” Jesus not needed – only relationship in the now

Breaking in of God into human history Karl Barth’s Corrective - 3 aspects to God’s Word: Revealed Word Breaking in of God into human history Revealed through God’s acts and speech

Stories of God’s acts become “inscripturated” Karl Barth’s Corrective - 3 aspects to God’s Word: Written Word Stories of God’s acts become “inscripturated” Become accepted as “canon” – “reed” or measurement of authenticity

Karl Barth’s Corrective - 3 aspects to God’s Word: Living Word Heb. 4:12

Heb. 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. - NIV

Divine mystery of Jesus as Incarnate Word of Life Karl Barth’s Corrective - 3 aspects to God’s Word: Living Word Heb. 4:12 Divine mystery of Jesus as Incarnate Word of Life

John 1: 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. - NIV

Role of Holy Spirit in revelation process: Presence from beginning as part of Triune Godhead Inspires human authors to form the accounts of oral tradition or stories Role of memorization in oral tradition – Hebrew youth – every jot and tittle.

Role of Holy Spirit in revelation process: Superintends writing of those stories Preservation of the text down through the eons of time Translation of the text from the original languages

Role of Holy Spirit in revelation process: Illuminates our understanding in interpretation of the text Empowers our application of the principles in our everyday lives Will never contradict the written word.

Role of Holy Spirit in revelation process: But will bring into remembrance all things of Jesus (John 14:26) As the Spirit of Christ is always in continuity with the Father and the Son Key is abiding in Christ.

1 John 2: 26-27 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray. As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit — just as it has taught you, remain in him. - NIV

Role of Holy Spirit in revelation process: Requires certain expectations regarding the Spirit’s role:

Expectations regarding the Spirit’s guidance: The Holy Spirit does not give new revelation. Does not mean that one's interpretations are always without error. Does not give some interpreters a mental ability for seeing truths under the surface that are not evident to any other dedicated Bible student. Means that the unregenerate do not welcome and apply God's truth, though they are able to comprehend many of its statement intellectually.

Expectations regarding the Spirit’s guidance: Does not mean that only Bible scholars can understand the Bible. Requires spiritual devotion on the part of the interpreter. Means that lack of spiritual preparedness hinders accurate interpretations. No substitute for diligent study. Does not rule out the use of study helps such as commentaries and Bible dictionaries.

Expectations regarding the Spirit’s guidance: Does not mean interpreters can ignore common sense and logic. Does not normally give sudden intuitive flashes of insight into the meaning of Scripture. Does not mean that all parts of the Bible are equally clear in meaning. Does not result in believers having a comprehensive and completely accurate understanding of the entire Scriptures.

Food for thought: It ain't those parts of the Bible that I can't understand that bother me, it is the parts that I do understand. - Mark Twain

Questions for Small Group Discussion: Were there any concepts shared today that need further clarification for you? In what ways have the ideas shared in this lesson been shown to be true in your own life? What is the Holy Spirit showing you about living out these truths in your everyday practices? What was the most important take-away for you from our discussion today?