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

b. The Scriptures were written over 1,600 years by 40 different authors, whose experience and understanding was radically different from our own.

3. God asks us to handle the Scriptures accurately, that is, to read it in such a way as to get the meaning he intends for us to receive.

a. 2 Tim. 2.15

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b. 1 Cor. 2.6

c. 2 Cor. 4.2

C. The goal of biblical interpretation: to make the meaning clear and plain

1. To “rightly handle” the Word of truth, 2 Tim. 2.15

2. To give the meaning and make it clear, Neh. 8.1-3, 7-8

3. To know the truth and experience God’s liberty, John 8.31-32

4. To benefit spiritually from our commitment to the Word of God, Ps. 19.7-11