Bible Interpretation, Student Workbook, SW05

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3. Call to holiness and godliness in light of the certain judgment on all things, 2 Pet. 3.10-14

C. Principle Three: Emphasize the fulfillment of God’s sovereign purpose even in the face of evil, suffering, and injustice.

1. God’s kingdom reign will ultimately crush all worldly substitutes, Dan. 2.44.

2. God’s sovereign purpose will finally be accomplished in all dimensions of the universe, all for his glory and name’s sake, Dan. 4.34-37.

3. God will ultimately render to every human being according to their works, whether good or bad, Rev. 22.8-16.

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Conclusion

» In the study of biblical genres, perhaps no others are as prominent and significant for study as narrative and prophecy. » As we discover the rules of the various kinds of genre in Scripture, we will be better able to understand and apply the rules of the form in order to discover the truth of God in his marvelous Word.

The following questions were designed to help you review the material in the second video segment. In this section we looked at the role of “special hermeneutics” in two distinct types of literature, narrative and prophecy. Narrative accounts serve as the foundation of story theology, and prophecy offers truth about God and the universe in both personal and literary modes. As you become better at interpreting genres, your own enrichment and edification from the Word will grow, and so will your ability to teach and preach the Scriptures with power and

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Student Questions and Response