Hermeneutics Seminar

March 4th & March 25th 2012

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Hermeneutics:

Presuppositions:

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Cultural Glasses:

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Content Observation

The ____________________ in observation

Observation provides the foundation for interpretation. Poor observation can lead to shoddy interpretation

Thorough observation can make the task of interpretation much easier

Two Types of Observation:

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Things to Observe:

Things that are ____________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

Things that are ____________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

Things that are ____________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

Things that are ____________________ and ____________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

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Things that are ____________________ What is going on with the people in the passage or the writer of the

passage?

Other things to Observe ________________________________________________

o Definite articles or lack of themo Adjectiveso Genitives

What the verse does not say that may be ____________________ Words or phrases that need ____________________which commentaries,

lexicons, dictionaries, encyclopedias may furnish to us References to ____________________ References to ____________________ Features of a ____________________ ____________________

An exercise in observation:In groups of 3-4 take 30 minutes and read John 11:1-46 and write down as many observations as you can. Remember this is data collecting so there is no observation too silly.

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Context Begin to see every passage in light of ________________________________________

5 Kinds of Context:1) ____________________ Context

-the Context Tree:The History of God’s Salvation

Old & New TestamentsSection of Scripture

Book of the BibleEach Chapter

VersesWord

VersesEach Chapter

Book of the BibleSection of Scripture

Old & New TestamentsThe History of God’s Salvation

2) ____________________ Context

3) ____________________ Context

4) ____________________ Context

5) ____________________ Context

Let the ____________________ ____________________ the ____________________

An exercise in context:

Comparison__________ to __________

What does the rest of Scripture say on this?

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How does this fit into the rest of Scripture?1) _________________________ Comparison

-look for the before & after

2) _________________________ Book Parallels -look at the thought patterns in that particular book

3) _________________________ Book Parallels-look for patterns

a. Other books written by the same _________________________

b. Other books written in the same _________________________

c. Other books written to the same _________________________

d. Other books written with the same _________________________

Understanding Bible Translations:

Translation Comparison of Selected Passages   NASB ESV NIV NLT Message

Proverbs 18:24  

A man of many friends comes to ruin,

A man of many companions

A man of many companions

There are "friends" who destroy each

Friends come and friends go, but a true

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But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

friend sticks by you like family.

  NASB ESV NIV NLT MessageColossians 2:9-10

For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority;

For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.

For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

Everything of God gets expressed in him, so you can see and hear him clearly. You don't need a telescope, a microscope, or a horoscope to realize the fullness of Christ, and the emptiness of the universe without him. When you come to him, that fullness comes together for you, too. His power extends over everything.

Violators of this principle in life:

An exercise in comparison:4 Groups: I will give you the organization & passage, you tell me the violation & correction:

-Church of Christ John 3:5-Jehova Witnesses Genesis 7:4-8?-Mormons John 10:16-Works Salvation Philippians 2:12, James 2:17, James 2:26

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Hermeneutics Exercise A huge part of hermeneutics is actually doing it. Before our next meeting together we would like you to complete the following assignment:

1. Read the section of Slavery, Sabbath, War and Women by Willard M. Swartley.

a. In reading this section using what you know thus far about hermeneutics, read through the pertinent passages brought up in each of the views.

b. Look to see where there might be hermeneutical “violations” in some of the views.

c. Try and determine based on what Scripture says what you think is an appropriate view of your issue.

2. Discuss your reading with the other members of your group (via phone, email, in person, etc).

3. Come on March 25 prepared to discuss what you learned through the assignment and what Scriptures you found pertinent as you studied.

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Review & Exercise Discussion

What did you learn in your reading about your topic?

Share what the perspectives where on your topic?

What Scriptures did you find most interesting or helpful related to your topic?

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Culture (What did it mean then?)

-1) ___________________ evidence (inside the source)-2) ___________________ evidence (outside the source)

HISTORICAL OR CHRONOLOGICAL What was happening ___________________?

Genesis 39:1-6

IDEOLOGICAL What were the predominant philosophies or beliefs of the day?

Acts 8:9-11

GEOGRAPHICAL FACTORS ___________________ The ___________________ to: ___________________ Kinds of ___________________

Genesis 13:10-12

POLITICAL FACTORSWho are the ___________________ and ___________________ What are the ___________________ ___________________?

Philippians 1:13-14

BIOGRAPHICAL STRUCTUREWhat are the

_________________________________________________________?Genesis 44:14-15

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF EVERYDAY LIVING -What are the ___________________ factors of the culture

Mark 2:1-12

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SOCIAL-RELIGIOUS SITUATION What ___________________ or ___________________ impact the text?

Romans 1:1, James 1:1, 2 Peter 1:1, Jude 1:1, Revelation 1:1

1 Corinthians 8:1-8

STABILITY OF ECONOMYWhat was happening in ___________________?

Genesis 12:10

1) observe the Bible itself for apparent areas of custom

2) the creation ordinances are indicators of the trans-cultural principle

3) In the areas of uncertainty use the principle of humility

*** THE MESSAGE SUPERSEDES ALL SUCH DETAIL

An Exercise on Culture:Daniel 1 & 2

-lets walk through the words or phrases that stood out as worthy to take

notice and study

-what tools can you use to find culture?

-what can you learn about the culture then that shed light on what these

chapters mean today?

Application (What does it mean now?)

The Bible was not written to satisfy our curiosity, it was written to transform our livesTitus 1:1James 1:22

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Substitutes for Application: (obedience)-Don’t substitute application with ___________________

-Don’t substitute application with ______________________________________

-Don’t substitute application with ___________________

-Don’t substitute application with ______________________________________1 Timothy 4:16

1) ___________________ the truth to our lives

2) ___________________ over them

3) ___________________ on them Joshua 1:8Psalm 1:2

#1 Find the Right ___________________

#2 Discover the Main ___________________

“Methods are many, principles are few, methods always change, but principles never do.”

-a principle is “_______________________________________________________________________________”

Proverbs 20:1

-Principles that Govern Principles:1) Need to be in line with ___________________

2) Need to relate to ______________________________________

3) Need to draw us ______________________________________

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#3 Decide what it meant to the ___________________ when it was written

#4 Apply the principle to ___________________ and ___________________ today

6 Questions to Ask!1)Is there an ___________________ for me to follow?

2)Is there an ___________________ to avoid?2 Timothy 2:22

3)Is there a ___________________ to claim?

4)Is there a ___________________ to repeat?

5)Is there a ___________________ to obey?

6)Is there a ___________________ to face?

**How are you going to apply this class to your everyday life?Matthew 13:12, Luke 12:48An Exercise on Application:

Genesis 19:1-29Walk through the above passage together while and ask the 6 questions. Establish the principles given and then attempt to apply the passage to a variety of life stages within the Bridges Community.

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Consultation (Helps)Helps are ____________________ to the Bible

Don’t use helps ________________________________________

Notes of References:-build a good ____________________

-get ____________________

-try before ________________________________________

-buy ____________________

____________________ Helps:Bible Software*eSword *Bible Works *Logos *Accordance (mac)

Websites*BibleGateway.com* biblestudytools.com*Bible.org*studylight.org

____________________ Helps:____________________ or ____________________ Books

*Moody Atlas of Bible Lands *Zondervan NIV Atlas of the Bible

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____________________ References*IVP Bible Background Commentary *Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible * Word Pictures in the New Testament *Books on Specific Cultural Issues

____________________ Bibles*ESV Study Bible *MacArthur Study Bible *NIV Life Application Study Bible *Other Study Bibles?

Word Study ____________________*Zondervan NASB Exhaustive Concordance *Strong’s Concordance*Word Study Concordance/New Testament *Interlinear Bible *Language Lexicons

____________________ References*Within your Bible*New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

____________________ References*Systematic Theology *Topical Bible

____________________*Critical Commentary *Expositional Commentary *Applicational/Devotional Commentary

____________________ Commentaries Is it ____________________?

Does it present ____________________ of passages?

Is there a good ____________________ to the book of the Bible?

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Is it ____________________ well?

Does the author document his ____________________ well?

Does the author give arguments for ____________________ ____________________, not just his own?

Is there competency in the ____________________ ____________________

Does the author come to the ____________________ or tend to wander?

Does the commentary have ____________________?

Is the work ____________________?

Does the author use ____________________ of logic?

Does the author follow the____________________ or ____________________ of a Bible book, or is his commentary the type in which you cannot see the forest for the trees?

Is the commentary a ____________________treatment, or does it skip over verses, often ignoring some entirely (to your chagrin)?

Helps Exercise: On your own over the next year, plan on purchasing at least one new high quality help to aid you in your interpretation.

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Q&AEvaluation

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