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

d. Eccles. 7.25

C. Key attitude: thoroughness , Acts 17.11

1. Develop a willingness to search out the Word to find universal truths.

2. Refuse to jump to conclusions without checking them against the Scriptures.

3. Orient yourself to patiently pray and discuss, in your search, for principles in the Word of God.

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D. Steps to discover principles

1. Expect to find God’s practical wisdom in your study of the Word of God, 2 Tim. 3.16.

2. When analyzing individual texts, always be on the lookout for larger patterns, structures, principles, and connections in the text to other Scripture.

3. Do not be hasty in declaring one of your proverbs a universal principle: test your findings against Scripture.

a. 1 Thess. 5.21

b. Prov. 23.23