Theology Thursday LIVE

In this episode we look at the proper way to read the Bible. Hermeneutics is the study of biblical interpretation, and surely that is a necessary part of properly reading the Bible, but there is also a heart attitude. The acronym for this talk is WELCOME. Worship, Listen, Context, Meditate, Explain.

In this episode we take an introductory look at how a person who does not know Biblical languages is able to benefit from many the tools which are available.

It's not as boring as it sounds. As a matter of fact, it is one of the most useful (and fun!) Methods of interpreting old testament poetry.

In this episode we look at what is called the grammatico-historical method of interpretation. It is something you will run across when reading certain Christian literature. This episode will give you a very brief description of what it is, so that you can better understand what those authors are talking about. Our acronym is TGC. Time (language changes over time), Grammatically rules apply, and Cultural Context.

GeTMA: Genre, Type of Speech, Meaning, Application. The Bible is to be interpreted "literally" (according to the letters), in other words, it is to be interpreted as literature. Poetry as poetry, history as history, etc. Then we must recognize hyperbole, parable, etc. Finally we look at the difference between Meaning and Interpretation.

"The Infallible Rule of Biblical Interpretation" Sometimes called the "Analogy of Faith". God is His own interpreter. Scripture interprets scripture. VITA. Verbal Inspiration, Truth, All-knowing (Omniscient author).

The Bible is God's Revelation, therefore it is Understandable. We have to Love it to understand it. We need to Explain it to others (or Evangelize or Encourage).

this episode I give three reasons why proper biblical interpretation is so important. Remember GAP. God's Authorship, Authority, Power. Because God is the author of scripture, it has authority and power in the life of the believer.

A talk on how we should approach this cultural moment known as "Christmas".

In this episode we look at what it means to speak the truth.