Examining Philippians with the CAPTOR model
Context – historical & literary Analysis – flow of ideas narrative - discourse Problems – do not understand Theme - big ideas of a passage Obligations - required of us Reflection – determine main point and application
“Reflection is the vital art of finding and applying the unique point of a biblical text and relating that point to the redemptive message of the whole Bible.” - Doriani Goal of reflection is to discover and communicate the main lesson of a passage in Scripture.
Location: Beginning Psalm 121:1 I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? Ephesians 4:1-3 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. End Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."
Restatement: Judges 17:6 6 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. Judges 21:25 25 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. NIV 1 Corinthians 6:12 "Everything is permissible for me"-- but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"-- but I will not be mastered by anything. NIV 1 Corinthians 10:23 "Everything is permissible"-- but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"-- but not everything is constructive.
Proposition: Join the main teaching and the main application “Since X is true, we ought to believe or do Y.” (Declarative proposition) “If X is true, we ought to believe or do Y.” (Engaging proposition)
Proposition: Exercise - Genesis 22:1-14 Since is true, we ought to. God’s promise to provide Rely on him during uncertainty
Fallen Condition Focus (FCF) - “What aspect of the fallen condition of mankind does this passage address?” Any aspect of human experience that requires God’s grace. Personal sin - greed, noncompliance, malcontent Fallen creation – disease, death, mistreatment Satanic oppression – lies, persecution, false teachers
Fallen Condition Focus (FCF) - “What aspect of the fallen condition of mankind does this passage address?” Exercise - 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 4 Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. 5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant-- not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Fallen Condition Focus (FCF) – Actually incompetent & feel incompetent How does God remedy the fallen condition? Exercise - 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 4 Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. 5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant-- not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Fallen Condition Focus (FCF) – Actually incompetent & feel incompetent How does God remedy the fallen condition? Send Christ – the Competent One Send the Spirit – to apply competence to us How do we respond to God’s gracious remedy?
Exercise - 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 4 Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. 5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant-- not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Fallen Condition Focus (FCF) – Actually incompetent & feel incompetent How does God remedy the fallen condition? Send Christ – the Competent One Send the Spirit – to apply competence to us How do we respond to God’s gracious remedy? We serve confidently helping other believers reconcile with God and one another
Determine Main Point & Application 1. Fallen Condition Focus (FCF) 2. God’s Provision / Remedy 3. Our Response
FCF Fear, anxiety in midst of chaos God’s Provision / Remedy God himself is our protector Holy Spirit God promises to be our helper He is with us Our Response Be still and know that he is orchestrating life