»
Archives
»
Spiritual Journeys
»
A Mini-Course in Bible Interpretation
| Spiritual Journeys |
|
A Mini-Course in Bible Interpretation |
|
|
deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
|
If a better knowledge of God's Word you seek, < !signature-->Then pay attention to your technique Time and again, it has been shown, APPROACH is important, if God's will be known. First I suggest, you approach it with PRAYER, Humbly to seek your answers in there Handling alright the Word of Truth Can make you become a Spiritual Sleuth. Another concern-it's DIVISIONS you must know, So you will know where in the Bible to go Through time God has spoken through different ones, Now to us He speaks, through His Belov'd Son. Discern that the Bible spans 3 Dispensations, The Patriarch, Jewish, and now to All Nations Discern between the COVENANTS given, And rightly determine, under which one we're living. The Bible is God's Word--but NOT ALL WORDS are His, As you read please, pay attention to this Therein many speak, yes even the devil, Make sure who you're hearing is on the level. Also consider TO WHOM it is said, Was it meant for you, those words to be led? Some words apply to a select few, Or were for the past, and not meant for you. E'er keep in mind, the CONTEXT of the passage, This will give sense and help open it's message Was it figurative,or meant literal? The context will show, which way to go. There also are STUDY TOOLS that we can use, To help in our quest, they're yours for to choose Like Parallel Versions and a Concordance too, These sure will help in the study you do. Let me summarize the things that I've said, In studying God's Word, we seek to be led Therefore approach it with the utmost care, Praying for wisdom, yes, start your search there. Then rightly the Word divide, Handle it alright, Discern it's Divisions, and not All words are right Seek in Christ's Gospel your authority, Those words 'specially given, for you and me. Then study the message in it's context, Lest it be twisted, and it's truth be missed, Use study tools,different versions and such Then in your studies you'll profit so much.! "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- [This message has been edited by deleeme (edited 03-12-2000).] |
||
| © Copyright 2000 David L. White - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dear David; How powerfully written is this? Wisdom, Wisdom, everywhere! I learned as I read and the verses just flowed so beautifully. What a masterpiece! Love, Ellie 02 |
||
|
Howie New Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 8 |
David, I love your insight. I, too, believe that the only way to find out what God's truth is, is to pray. I wholeheartedly believe that prayer works. What a blessing it is in our lives to be able to speak with our Heavenly Father. I don't know if I could live on this earth without being able to talk with Him. Thank you for this new creation of poetry. Howie |
||
|
Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
A scholarly look at how we should study by one who continues to inspire and delight us by his wisdom shared. Yes, we need to have our hearts in our studies, but we must also use our Heads! (Question, Was Herminutics formulated by someone named Herman? and would this study be a form of Davminutics?)Great job! Dennis :^) |
||
|
WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
WOW David! I"m impressed! A book called, How To Enjoy the Bible, by Bullinger! Great book. Also tools to be able to break any given word back to it's original language is so important! So important these tools given us, to find "truth" in God's word! Excellent work my friend!! |
||
|
sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Extremely important wisdom you've given. To whom a message is directed, the context it's in, when and where, helps us better under-stand what's being said. Repeats (verily, verily, etc.)emphasized that part, and study guides are as indespensible as dictionaries are to an avid reader or writer. Thank you so much for putting that wisdom in rhyme for us. |
||
|
jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash |
David: This was well done. I would have substituted the DISPENSATIONS stanza with a LAW AND GOSPEL stanza myself but, hey, what do you expect from a pesky Lutheran.  Well done.Jim P.S. BTW, Thank you, thank you, thank you for remembering context.  [This message has been edited by jbouder (edited 03-13-2000).] |
||
|
deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Thank you all for your kind words and comments about the poetic attempt to share some principles of Bible interpetation (or HERMENEUTICS). And no, Dennis, Hermeneutics was not named after a guy named Herman, But hermeneutikos in Greek means, "to interpet." Thus as realted to the Bible, Hermeneutics pertains the the principles of Biblical interpetion. I know in the scope of this poem, I could not cover it all but I believe I have hit some highlights and important matters to consider and use, as we seeek and search out the truth of God's Word. God bless you all, David "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
||
|
Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
David you have hit all the important hightlights that would have saved me much grief many years back. I wish all ministers were so in touch with God's wisdom as you are. All I can say to this poem is AMEN! Keep spreading the truth, David! Denise |
||
|
rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Once again David, I must say that your words are so inspired by the Lord that I learn from each one. Such a great gift and teacher you are. This should be put in every Bible class there is. Fantastic and simple. I look forward to each and every entry. Sincerely, Rwood |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
