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How to study the bible - Part 1

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Enock Robinson
Enock Robinson

The document discusses principles of biblical interpretation, including the analogy of Scripture principle. This principle states that scripture should interpret itself by comparing different passages on the same topic. Obscure passages can be understood by clearer texts, and comparing scripture with scripture allows us to find the deeper meaning. The principle also helps solve controversies and disagreements. A second major application is the typological principle, where the analogy of Scripture is applied to the relationship between types and anti-types in the Bible. Context is also important to understand what the text meant to the original audience.

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How to study the bible - Part 1
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How to study the bible - Part 1
We should open His Word, as we would enter His presence with Holy awe MCP _ Chpt 11
The fact needs to be emphasized, and often repeated, that the mysteries of the Bible are not such because God has sought to conceal truth, but because our own weakness or ignorance makes us incapable of comprehending or appropriating truth. The limitation is not in His purpose, but in our capacity. Of those very portions of Scriptures often passed by as impossible to be understood, God desires us to understand as much as our minds are capable of receiving. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, that we may be throughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Tim. 3:16, 17. SC 106 What About Deuteronomy 29 : 29 ?
Principles of Biblical Interpretation 1. Analogy of Scripture Principle a. Understand obscure texts b. Understand the deeper meaning of the text c. Correct misinterpretations d. Solve controversies and disagreements 2. Typological Principle 3. General Principles of Interpretation 4. Aim for the Obvious Meaning 5. Understand the Context 6. Understanding Words and Texts 7. Understanding Subjects 8. Understanding Books and Writers 9. Understanding the Scriptures as a Whole
1.Analogy of Scripture Principle (Scripture principle) Make the Bible its own expositor, bringing together all that is said concerning a given subject at different times and under varied circumstances Search the Scriptures in RH (October 9, 1883), 625 It should be emphasized that the texts to be compared must deal with the same subject matter FE 187; CT 437; 4T 499.
Making it Practical
2. Understand obscure texts This principle was used throughout the Reformation. {GC 173, 203.} Study the difficult passages, comparing verse with verse, and you will find that Scripture is the key which unlocks Scripture. {UL 52.5} ..to understand the passages whose meanings do not appear on the surface. {CE 59 ; SC 90, 91} The Holy Scriptures ought to be explained by other and clearer texts. {GC 203}
Making it Practical Choose a difficult passage
3. Understand the deeper meaning of the text The Bible is its own expositor. One passage of Scripture will prove to be a key that will unlock other passages, and in this way light will be shed upon the hidden meaning of the Word. By comparing different texts treating on the same subject, viewing their bearing on every side, the true meaning of the Scriptures will be made evident. { FE 187; cf. CT 437} You must dig in the mine of truth till you find its greatest treasure, and by comparing Scripture with Scripture you may find the true meaning of the text... Bible Study in ST (September 26, 1895), 602 The Bible is its own interpreter, one passage explaining another. By comparing Scriptures referring to the same subjects, you will see beauty and harmony of which you have never dreamed.. {4T 499}
3. Solve controversies and disagreements If there is a point of truth that you do not understand, upon which you do not agree, investigate, compare Scripture with Scripture, sink the shaft of truth down deep into the mine of Gods Word, adding that You must lay yourselves and your opinions on the altar of God, put away your preconceived ideas, and let the Spirit of heaven guide into all truth {TM 476}
1. Analogy of Scripture Principle a. Understand obscure texts b. Understand the deeper meaning of the text c. Correct misinterpretations d. Solve controversies and disagreements Summary For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: Isaiah 28:10
2. The Typological Principle The second major application of the principle of the Bible and the Bible only, applies the analogy of Scripture principle to the type and anti-type relationship Important truths concerning the atonement are taught by the typical service .. GC 420 it was necessary for them to understand the witness borne to Him by the types and prophecies of the Old Testament. DA 799 In that ancient ritual which is the gospel in symbol.. {CSA 56.5}
2.1 Aim for the Obvious Meaning the truths most plainly revealed in the Bible have been involved in doubt and darkness by learned men, who, with a pretense of great wisdom, teach that the Scriptures have a mystical, a secret, spiritual meaning not apparent in the language employed. PP 594 should be explained according to its obvious meaning, unless a symbol or a figure is employed.. 6BC 1095 We must be careful lest we misinterpret the Scriptures. The plain teachings of the Word of God are not to be so spiritualized that the reality is lost sight of. Do not overstrain the meaning of sentences in the Bible in an effort to bring forth something odd in order to please the fancy. Take the Scriptures as they read{1SM 170.2}
2.3 Understand the Context 1. (Exegesis) - What the text meant to the original hearer Making It Practical Mark 1:15 15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.
2.3 Understand the Context 1. (Exegesis) - What the text meant to the original hearer 2. Homiletical How the text is applicable today Making It Practical Mark 1:15 15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. any teaching or doctrine of Scripture must be based on a careful exegesis of the text as a foundation
understanding what the words of Jesus meant to those who heard them, we may discern in them a new vividness and beauty, and may also gather for ourselves their deeper lessons GC 521
2.3 Understanding Subjects in order to arrive at the true understanding of a certain topic it is crucial that the researcher should study and compare all texts dealing with the same subject matter throughout different time periods and in various life situations Make the Bible its own expositor, bringing together all that is said concerning a given subject at different times and under varied circumstancesMB 1
Making it Practical
How to study the bible - Part 1
Methods of Interpretation 1.Historic Interpretation 2.Futurism 3.Preterism
Francisco Ribera
Cardinal Bellarmino Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times (prophecies) and laws:
Types of Prophesies Apocalyptic Prophecies Classical 1. Signs 2. Speaking 1. Messianic 1. Unconditional 2. Conditional 3. Kingdom Promises(Geo) 4. Type 1. Non Apocalyptic 2. Apocalyptic

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How to study the bible - Part 1

  • 4. We should open His Word, as we would enter His presence with Holy awe MCP _ Chpt 11
  • 5. The fact needs to be emphasized, and often repeated, that the mysteries of the Bible are not such because God has sought to conceal truth, but because our own weakness or ignorance makes us incapable of comprehending or appropriating truth. The limitation is not in His purpose, but in our capacity. Of those very portions of Scriptures often passed by as impossible to be understood, God desires us to understand as much as our minds are capable of receiving. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, that we may be throughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Tim. 3:16, 17. SC 106 What About Deuteronomy 29 : 29 ?
  • 6. Principles of Biblical Interpretation 1. Analogy of Scripture Principle a. Understand obscure texts b. Understand the deeper meaning of the text c. Correct misinterpretations d. Solve controversies and disagreements 2. Typological Principle 3. General Principles of Interpretation 4. Aim for the Obvious Meaning 5. Understand the Context 6. Understanding Words and Texts 7. Understanding Subjects 8. Understanding Books and Writers 9. Understanding the Scriptures as a Whole
  • 7. 1.Analogy of Scripture Principle (Scripture principle) Make the Bible its own expositor, bringing together all that is said concerning a given subject at different times and under varied circumstances Search the Scriptures in RH (October 9, 1883), 625 It should be emphasized that the texts to be compared must deal with the same subject matter FE 187; CT 437; 4T 499.
  • 9. 2. Understand obscure texts This principle was used throughout the Reformation. {GC 173, 203.} Study the difficult passages, comparing verse with verse, and you will find that Scripture is the key which unlocks Scripture. {UL 52.5} ..to understand the passages whose meanings do not appear on the surface. {CE 59 ; SC 90, 91} The Holy Scriptures ought to be explained by other and clearer texts. {GC 203}
  • 10. Making it Practical Choose a difficult passage
  • 11. 3. Understand the deeper meaning of the text The Bible is its own expositor. One passage of Scripture will prove to be a key that will unlock other passages, and in this way light will be shed upon the hidden meaning of the Word. By comparing different texts treating on the same subject, viewing their bearing on every side, the true meaning of the Scriptures will be made evident. { FE 187; cf. CT 437} You must dig in the mine of truth till you find its greatest treasure, and by comparing Scripture with Scripture you may find the true meaning of the text... Bible Study in ST (September 26, 1895), 602 The Bible is its own interpreter, one passage explaining another. By comparing Scriptures referring to the same subjects, you will see beauty and harmony of which you have never dreamed.. {4T 499}
  • 12. 3. Solve controversies and disagreements If there is a point of truth that you do not understand, upon which you do not agree, investigate, compare Scripture with Scripture, sink the shaft of truth down deep into the mine of Gods Word, adding that You must lay yourselves and your opinions on the altar of God, put away your preconceived ideas, and let the Spirit of heaven guide into all truth {TM 476}
  • 13. 1. Analogy of Scripture Principle a. Understand obscure texts b. Understand the deeper meaning of the text c. Correct misinterpretations d. Solve controversies and disagreements Summary For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: Isaiah 28:10
  • 14. 2. The Typological Principle The second major application of the principle of the Bible and the Bible only, applies the analogy of Scripture principle to the type and anti-type relationship Important truths concerning the atonement are taught by the typical service .. GC 420 it was necessary for them to understand the witness borne to Him by the types and prophecies of the Old Testament. DA 799 In that ancient ritual which is the gospel in symbol.. {CSA 56.5}
  • 15. 2.1 Aim for the Obvious Meaning the truths most plainly revealed in the Bible have been involved in doubt and darkness by learned men, who, with a pretense of great wisdom, teach that the Scriptures have a mystical, a secret, spiritual meaning not apparent in the language employed. PP 594 should be explained according to its obvious meaning, unless a symbol or a figure is employed.. 6BC 1095 We must be careful lest we misinterpret the Scriptures. The plain teachings of the Word of God are not to be so spiritualized that the reality is lost sight of. Do not overstrain the meaning of sentences in the Bible in an effort to bring forth something odd in order to please the fancy. Take the Scriptures as they read{1SM 170.2}
  • 16. 2.3 Understand the Context 1. (Exegesis) - What the text meant to the original hearer Making It Practical Mark 1:15 15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.
  • 17. 2.3 Understand the Context 1. (Exegesis) - What the text meant to the original hearer 2. Homiletical How the text is applicable today Making It Practical Mark 1:15 15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. any teaching or doctrine of Scripture must be based on a careful exegesis of the text as a foundation
  • 18. understanding what the words of Jesus meant to those who heard them, we may discern in them a new vividness and beauty, and may also gather for ourselves their deeper lessons GC 521
  • 19. 2.3 Understanding Subjects in order to arrive at the true understanding of a certain topic it is crucial that the researcher should study and compare all texts dealing with the same subject matter throughout different time periods and in various life situations Make the Bible its own expositor, bringing together all that is said concerning a given subject at different times and under varied circumstancesMB 1
  • 22. Methods of Interpretation 1.Historic Interpretation 2.Futurism 3.Preterism
  • 24. Cardinal Bellarmino Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times (prophecies) and laws:
  • 25. Types of Prophesies Apocalyptic Prophecies Classical 1. Signs 2. Speaking 1. Messianic 1. Unconditional 2. Conditional 3. Kingdom Promises(Geo) 4. Type 1. Non Apocalyptic 2. Apocalyptic

Editor's Notes

  1. Luke 10 : 26 refers to the lawyer who went tempting Jesus Understanding the inspired writing has been an issue which has led to many miss-interpretation of the inspired writings
  2. also called the Scripture principle, is defined as collecting together all passages on a topic and carefully comparing them to discover their meaning
  3. This principle was used throughout the Reformation and in the Second Advent Movement, out of which the Seventh-day Adventist Church developed She especially recommends the Scripture principle for understanding obscure passages
  4. She warns that the plain teachings of the Word of God are not to be so spiritualized that the reality is lost sight of
  5. Thekingdom thatJesus was proclaiming at thattime wasthe kingdom of grace, whichHe establishedat His first advent, butthe languageof the text can also beapplied toour situation today.
  6. so a preacher may callupon hiscongregation to repent andbelieve inthe gospel because the kingdom of God is at hand. The kingdom thistime, however,is the kingdom of glory that Christ will inaugurate at Hissecond coming, not the kingdom of grace. The firstinterpretation ofMark 1:15iscalled exegesis, the second a homileticaluse ofthe text.
  7. Ellen White sees value in an awareness of the original meaning of the words of Scripture. She suggests going back into history in our imagination to enter into the thoughts and feelings of those who heard the words of the Bible proclaimed to them.
  8. These other two forms of interpretation of the bible were introduced in 1500 When God was stirring the world with reformation Satan was busy installing counter reformation To counter reformation Satan came with two ideas : Futurism & Preterism Futurims Fransico Ribera
  9. Futurism = symbols and prophecies in Daniel and Revelation only applied to the future, just before Christ comes. And the whole idea was to hide the identity of little horn as the anti Christ So with this idea of futurism they take Daniel and Revelation prophecies and put them to the future After Ribera ,,there was a man called --
  10. So what cardinal Bellarmino did is to infiltrate theological institutions With these theories , thats why you see focus in Jerusalem So these two ideas Futurim ---meaning these prophecies will be fulfilled in the future And Preterim ,,,meaning they are already fulfilled in the past Were mainly meant to hide the identity of the little horn ,,,,but not only that to hide waterdown the validity of bible prophecies Thats when the bible would say in Daniel 7 : 25