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Explain the concept of paying attention to the context in light of the diagram on p.8.
Explain the concept of paying attention to the context in light of the diagram on p.8.
How is it that Paul in Romans 3 can write "for we hold that one is justified by faith apart from the works of the law" while James in James 2:24 can write "You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone"?
How is it that Paul in Romans 3 can write "for we hold that one is justified by faith apart from the works of the law" while James in James 2:24 can write "You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone"?
Why is it best practice when interpreting to stick with the plain meaning of the text?
Why is it best practice when interpreting to stick with the plain meaning of the text?
How does a straightforward reading of the resurrection in Matthew 28:1-10 affect our understanding of the event.
How does a straightforward reading of the resurrection in Matthew 28:1-10 affect our understanding of the event.
What is the means by which to check if a particular understanding of a passage is correct?
What is the means by which to check if a particular understanding of a passage is correct?
How might you check to make sure the plain meaning of the resurrection in Matt. 28:1-10 is correct?
How might you check to make sure the plain meaning of the resurrection in Matt. 28:1-10 is correct?
Explain the principle of the "Rule of Faith" in relation to the interpretation of Scripture.
Explain the principle of the "Rule of Faith" in relation to the interpretation of Scripture.
Describe what is meant by an allusion in Scripture and what is meant by a quotation.
Describe what is meant by an allusion in Scripture and what is meant by a quotation.
Why is it important to interpret Scripture in view of Christ?
Why is it important to interpret Scripture in view of Christ?
How does the event with Christ and his disciples on the Emmaus road demonstrate the centrality of Christ in the Scriptures.
How does the event with Christ and his disciples on the Emmaus road demonstrate the centrality of Christ in the Scriptures.
Explain the Law-Gospel paradigm.
Explain the Law-Gospel paradigm.
How is the Law and Gospel paradigm present in Ephesians 2:8-10?
How is the Law and Gospel paradigm present in Ephesians 2:8-10?
Explain the concept of the "then and there" meaning and the "here and now" meaning.
Explain the concept of the "then and there" meaning and the "here and now" meaning.
What is the importance of the following questions: 1. What does the passage say? 2. What does the passage mean? 3. What does the passage mean for us--for me?
What is the importance of the following questions: 1. What does the passage say? 2. What does the passage mean? 3. What does the passage mean for us--for me?
What kinds of poetry are present in the Scriptures?
What kinds of poetry are present in the Scriptures?
Explain the following concepts in regard to biblical poetry: Parallelism, Historical Setting, and Poetic Meanings.
Explain the following concepts in regard to biblical poetry: Parallelism, Historical Setting, and Poetic Meanings.
What was the role fulfilled by Old Testament prophets? What was the role fulfilled by New Testament prophets?
What was the role fulfilled by Old Testament prophets? What was the role fulfilled by New Testament prophets?
What are the three guidelines for properly interpreting prophecy?
What are the three guidelines for properly interpreting prophecy?
What is a parable in the bible?
What is a parable in the bible?
What are the 5 guidelines for interpreting parables?
What are the 5 guidelines for interpreting parables?
Why does Jesus use parables?
Why does Jesus use parables?
What is the purpose of Apocalyptic Writings in Scripture?
What is the purpose of Apocalyptic Writings in Scripture?
What are the three guidelines for understanding Apocalyptic Writing?
What are the three guidelines for understanding Apocalyptic Writing?
