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What is the most important ingredient one brings to the task of interpretation?
What is the most important ingredient one brings to the task of interpretation?
- The ability to read between the lines
- A deep understanding of literary devices
- Reading carefully and using common sense (correct)
- Extensive knowledge on the topic
As we interpret, which two kinds of questions should one ask of every biblical passage?
As we interpret, which two kinds of questions should one ask of every biblical passage?
- Difficult and easy
- Important and unimportant
- Material and spiritual
- Context and content (correct)
Which of the following statements is true about interpreting the Bible?
Which of the following statements is true about interpreting the Bible?
- The Holy Spirit can contradict the original intent of the Bible
- The Holy Spirit helps us discover the original intent of the Bible (correct)
- The Holy Spirit's role in interpreting the Bible is unclear
- We can make the Bible mean whatever we want and credit the Holy Spirit for it
What is the danger of making the Bible mean anything that pleases us?
What is the danger of making the Bible mean anything that pleases us?
What should the Holy Spirit's help in interpreting the Bible lead us to do?
What should the Holy Spirit's help in interpreting the Bible lead us to do?
What is hermeneutics?
What is hermeneutics?
Why is hermeneutics important in understanding the Bible?
Why is hermeneutics important in understanding the Bible?
What happens when we engage in conversations or read a book?
What happens when we engage in conversations or read a book?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding God's Word?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding God's Word?
What does the Holy Spirit's help not replace as we seek to understand God's Word?
What does the Holy Spirit's help not replace as we seek to understand God's Word?
What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and interpreting biblical passages?
What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and interpreting biblical passages?
Which one of the following correctly defines the concept of 'locution' in speech act theory?
Which one of the following correctly defines the concept of 'locution' in speech act theory?
Which one of the following accurately defines the concept of 'perlocution' in speech act theory?
Which one of the following accurately defines the concept of 'perlocution' in speech act theory?
Where can additional information about this speech act be found according to footnote 14 on page 45?
Where can additional information about this speech act be found according to footnote 14 on page 45?
Considering speech act theory, what is the significance of the couple's words 'I do'?
Considering speech act theory, what is the significance of the couple's words 'I do'?
What should be the initial basis for understanding the meaning of a given text in Scripture?
What should be the initial basis for understanding the meaning of a given text in Scripture?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of adopting an interpretation that is not the intent of the author of the text?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of adopting an interpretation that is not the intent of the author of the text?
Why is it important to be aware of our cultural values and priorities when interpreting a text?
Why is it important to be aware of our cultural values and priorities when interpreting a text?
What is the main emphasis of the our two textbooks regarding the interpretation of the biblical text?
What is the main emphasis of the our two textbooks regarding the interpretation of the biblical text?
What is the belief regarding the interpretation of the biblical text?
What is the belief regarding the interpretation of the biblical text?
What is this course’s view on rationalistic scholarship that discounts the divine factor?
What is this course’s view on rationalistic scholarship that discounts the divine factor?
Jesus was both human and God. Likewise, the Bible is made up of human words in historical settings and is also divinely inspired.
Jesus was both human and God. Likewise, the Bible is made up of human words in historical settings and is also divinely inspired.
The Bible is one long series of propositional truth statements which we can learn from and has been written for us in that form.
The Bible is one long series of propositional truth statements which we can learn from and has been written for us in that form.
Everyone practices exegesis when they read any book.
Everyone practices exegesis when they read any book.
The plain meaning of Scripture is what it means to me here and now, irrespective of what it may have once meant 2000 years ago.
The plain meaning of Scripture is what it means to me here and now, irrespective of what it may have once meant 2000 years ago.
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Study Notes
Interpretation of the Bible
- The most important ingredient in interpreting the Bible is the willingness to ask questions and seek understanding.
- When interpreting a biblical passage, two kinds of questions should be asked: what it meant to the original author and audience, and what it means to us today.
The Role of the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit's help in interpreting the Bible should lead us to seek humility, prayer, and dependence on God.
- The Holy Spirit's help does not replace the need for diligent study, exegetical work, and careful consideration of the text.
Hermeneutics
- Hermeneutics is the art and science of biblical interpretation.
- Hermeneutics is important in understanding the Bible because it provides a framework for interpreting the text in a way that is faithful to the original author's intent.
Speech Act Theory
- Locution refers to the act of speaking or writing, and includes the words and phrases used.
- Perlocution refers to the effect or impact of the spoken or written words on the audience.
- The significance of the couple's words 'I do' in speech act theory is that they perform an action (getting married) rather than just conveying information.
Interpreting Scripture
- The initial basis for understanding the meaning of a given text in Scripture should be the author's intent and the original historical context.
- A potential consequence of adopting an interpretation that is not the intent of the author is that it can lead to misunderstanding and misapplication of the text.
- It is important to be aware of our cultural values and priorities when interpreting a text because they can influence our understanding and lead to misinterpretation.
The Nature of the Bible
- The Bible is made up of human words in historical settings, but is also divinely inspired.
- The Bible is not just a series of propositional truth statements, but a complex and nuanced text that requires careful interpretation.
- The plain meaning of Scripture is not just what it means to me here and now, but also what it meant to the original author and audience.
The Importance of Exegesis
- Everyone practices exegesis when they read any book, including the Bible.
- Exegesis is important because it allows us to understand the text in its original context and to apply it in a way that is faithful to the author's intent.
The Course's View
- The course's view is that the Bible is a divinely inspired text that requires careful interpretation and exegesis.
- The course rejects rationalistic scholarship that discounts the divine factor in the interpretation of the Bible.
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