christian living experience 8 - bible
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BIBLE
BIBLEComes from the Greek word
“ta biblia” which means “the books”
It is a collection of sacred texts in Judaism and Christianity.
BIBLE It is a collection of books that is
recognized by the Church as inspired by the God
It tells about the covenant, agreement, and the fulfilment of God’s promise through Jesus Christ
BIBLE It is a fundamental source of
revelation (Jn. 21: 24-25)The bible has a total of 73
books
DIVISIONS OF THE BIBLE
DIVISIONS OF THE BIBLE
Old Testament Has 46 books It is a collection of religious
writings by ancient Israelites It tells the creation of God, and
the early history of the Israelites before Jesus Christ
DIVISIONS OF THE BIBLE
New Testament Has 23 books It discusses the teachings and
person of Jesus, as well as events in the 1st century
It reflects and serves as a source for Christian theology and morality
CANON OF THE BIBLE
It is the list of books that the Church recognizes and accepts as inspired by God
It also offers the rules for life in terms of faith and morals, thus necessary to our faith.
AUTHORSHIP OF THE BIBLE
Many people considered that God is the true author of the Bible. God inspires the people to do whatever he wants to do
AUTHORSHIP OF THE BIBLE
Divine Inspiration – It is the belief that God, through the Holy Spirit, intervened and influenced the words, message, and collation of the Bible. It also influences the human author.
BIBLICAL INERRANCY
It is the doctrine that states that the Bible is “free or without error or fault in all of its teachings”
FACTORS AFFECTING THE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE1. Author
The setting of the life of the author The particular mind frame of the
human author The knowledge of the social,
economic, and religious conditions of the author
FACTORS AFFECTING THE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE2. Text
The meaning of the text The literary form used in the text
(figurative language, symbolisms, etc.)
We must view the text in the context of the Whole Bible
FACTORS AFFECTING THE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE3. Readers
We need to consider the witness offered in the lives of holy men and women in the Church through the centuries.
Every interpretation of the text of the readers must be in continuity and harmony with the traditional meaning that has grown out on the Christian communities throughout the ages.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE4. Common Horizon
It unites all the books of the Bible It links the context of the scripture
and tradition to the present context today
Links us to the covenant which God established us with Jesus Christ
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