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

3. All Bible study involves some “time travel.”

4. Open my eyes that I may see: observing, participating, and discovering.

B. Approach the Word of God as a Detective (searching for clues to understand its larger meanings and connections).

1. The power of truth is in the jots and the tittles; the need to train yourself to look for clues, Matt. 5.17-18.

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2. Seek with such thoroughness as to not miss a single detail: Agassiz and what do you see?, Luke 16.16-17.

3. Follow every possible lead; interview every witness of Scripture.

4. Check out every possible story and alibi.

5. The Word of God cannot pass away, Luke 21.33.

C. Approach the Word of God as a Scientist (one dedicated to check all ideas out and verify everything according to the facts), Acts 17.11.

1. Test every theory and hypothesis against the Word, holding all ideas accountable to the Word of God.

a. 1 John 4.1