Authority – How to Study the Bible

How to Study the Bible Introduction In our previous lesson we established the need of Authority for ALL that we do, as an individual and as Christ’s Church The source of that Authority is the Bible.

How to Study the Bible Introduction The NT contains many types of text: Historical information Biographical information Discussions of Old Testament Discussions of false teachings Examples of good behavior Examples of bad behavior Literal prophecies Figurative prophecies, etc Not written as a legal document

How to Study the Bible II Tim 2:15 Authority – Part I How to Study the Bible II Tim 2:15

How to Study the Bible Introduction Hermeneutics Exegesis The theory and methodology of interpretation… discipline which includes written, verbal, and non-verbal Exegesis Focuses primarily upon the word and grammar of texts

How to Study the Bible Introduction Ideas of Exegesis To discover the author's original intended meaning in the text To discover how the readers interpreted the text God said what he meant God meant what he said

How to Study the Bible Introduction Method’s God Uses in the Written Text Direct Command Approved Example Necessary Inference Absence of Written Text Expediencies Silence We will first focus on each idea then follow up evaluating passages and see how they are used

How to Study the Bible Direct Command (Statement) Some Types Declaration, Matt. 28:18 Command, Acts 2:38 Exhortation, Rom. 12:1-2

How to Study the Bible Direct Command (Statement) Singing, Eph 5:19 Collection, I Cor 16:1-2 Evangelism, Mat 28:19-20 Commands we do not follow Rich Young Ruler, Mt 19:16-22 Foot Washing, Jn 13:1-20 Apostles were to wait in Jerusalem, Acts 1:4 The Limited Commission, Mat 10:5-14

How to Study the Bible Approved Examples Paul taught Christians to follow his example Corinthians, I Cor 4:16, 11:1 Philippians, Phil 3:17, 4:9 Thessalonians, I Thes 1:5-7, II Thes 3:7-9

How to Study the Bible Approved Examples Christian Assemblies, Acts 20:7-8 Collections, I Cor 16:1 Parables Lk 10:30-37, Who is our neighbor Lk 15, Lost/Evangelism Mt 13, Sower

How to Study the Bible Approved Examples Examples we don’t follow Acts 5:1-11, Ananias & Sapphira Gal 2:11-14, Peter & Barnabus Acts 13:13, 15:38, John Mark Rev 2-3, Churches of Asia

How to Study the Bible Necessary Inference An Unavoidable Conclusion Not Just Reasonable Probable Likely Possible

How to Study the Bible Necessary Inference Jesus used Inference Mt. 11:2-6, Message to John the Baptizer Mt. 22:31-33, About the Resurrection from the Dead Apostles used Inference Ac 14:15-17, Existence of God

How to Study the Bible Necessary Inference Examples Acts 8:35-38, Preaching Jesus included Baptism Mt 8:14, Mk 1:30, Peter was Married Lk 22:13-20, Bread of Supper was Unleavened Acts 20:7, Christians assembled on every first day of the Week

How to Study the Bible Necessary Inference Missuses Rev 5:8; 14:2; 15:2; 18:22, Instrumental music Acts 11:14-15, Infant Baptism Ends Justifies Means

How to Study the Bible Hermeneutics – Exegesis Method’s God Establishes in the Written Text Direct Command Approved Example Necessary Inference Absence of Written Text Expediencies Silence