Bible Interpretation, Student Workbook, SW05

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B I B L E I N T E R P R E T A T I O N

If you are interested in pursuing some of the ideas of Biblical Hermeneutics: The Three-Step Model , you might want to give these books a try: Fee, Gordon D. New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors . 3rd ed. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002. Grenz, Stanley J., and Roger E. Olson. Who Needs Theology?: An Invitation to the Study of God . Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1996. Grenz, Stanley J., and John R. Franke. Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context . Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2000. Stuart, Douglas K. Old Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors . 3rd ed. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. Traina, Robert A. Methodical Bible Study . Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing Company, 1985. The use of the God-breathed Scripture in many ways is the very center of valid kingdom ministry. Like Ezra in our devotion, your ability to study the Law of the Lord and to do it is the key to your teaching the truth of God in the midst of his people, the Church, and to those who do not believe. Every facet and strand of ministry relates directly to your mastery of the Word of God, and your willingness to allow that Word to master you! Reflect some time on the dimensions of your current ministry at home, on the job, in the church and the community, and ask the Holy Spirit to show you how your interpretation and application of the Word might enhance some dimension of your life and witness. Ask the Lord to reveal to you some area where the power of his Word must become more real and vital, and be open to changing your attitude or behavior in any particular situation that the Spirit brings to your mind. original setting, and what the text now means to us in our lives today. Finally, we apply the spiritual principles in the power of the Holy Spirit. As we express our heart obedience to God, we ought to remain mindful of the common themes emphasized throughout the Scriptures which underlie his will for all believers in both Old and New Testaments–loving God and love neighbor through faith in Christ, all for the glory of God.

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