Home Considering JesusLearning to Enjoy the BibleHow did we get the Bible?We can trust the BibleThe Purpose of the Bible and the Reason for Bible StudyBasic Principles of InterpretationCorrectly Handling the WordThe Scope of ScriptureContext of ScriptureErrors in UnderstandingErrors in TranslationErrors in TransmissionDifferent kinds of Literature in the BibleInterpretation versus ApplicationOrthodoxy and OrthopraxyTo Whom Is It Written?Biblical Customs & Figures of SpeechThe Manifestations of Holy SpiritThe Christian's HopeThe Story of the Bible

 

  Basic Principles of Interpretation  

In this module you will learn the fundamental principles of interpretation. These methods will help you understand any section of Scripture.

Correctly Handling the Word

There's a right way and a wrong way to handle the Word of God and we want to make sure that we're handling it correctly.

The Scope of Scripture

To have a good understanding of the Bible, we have to have a good scope of the scriptures.

Context of Scripture

We have to pay attention to the context of scripture if we're going to understand the Bible.

Errors in Understanding

There are three ways errors in our theology come from: understanding, translation or transmission. This session covers errors in understanding.

Errors in Translation

There are three ways errors in our theology come from: understanding, translation or transmission. This session covers errors in translation.

Errors in Transmission

There are three ways errors in our theology come from: understanding, translation or transmission. This session covers errors in transmission.

Different kinds of Literature in the Bible

The Bible has different types of literature and understanding that helps us to better understand it.

Interpretation versus Application

There's a big difference between application and interpretation of the Bible.

Orthodoxy and Orthopraxy

Another helpful difference to be aware of is the difference between orthodoxy and orthopraxy.