The document outlines a macro system for interpreting and preparing Bible passages. It includes sections for exegetical data, interpretation, theme, application, and more. Diagrams show the relationship between elements like exegetical theology, historical theology, and practical theology. Steps are provided for tasks like outlining a passage and identifying its major parts and kernel ideas. Key aspects of the system include focusing on the passage's big idea, major theme, connections to the Old and New Testaments, relevance to Jesus, and action points for modern application.
3. * The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making
wise the simple. 8The precepts of the LORD are
right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the
LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9The
fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The
ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether
righteous. 10They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold; they are sweeter than
honey, than honey from the comb.
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4. *All Scripture is God-breathed and
is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training in
righteousness, 17so that the man
of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work.
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5. *This mystery is that through the
gospel the Gentiles are heirs
together with Israel, members
together of one body, and sharers
together in the promise in Christ
Jesus.
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6. *18God in his grace gave it to
Abraham through a promise29If
you belong to Christ, then you are
Abraham's seed, and heirs
according to the promise.
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7. 1. Identify the major strategic parts of a
useful Bible interpretation and
preparation BY getting a good result
in an identification test
2. Get first-hand experience of what is
done in those major strategic parts
BY individual or group activities
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9. Interpretation Theme Done Do
EXEGETICAL DATA OUTPUT DATA
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world world
10. BIBLICAL-THEMATIC, BIBLICAL-
EXEGETICAL HISTORICAL & REDEMPTIVE
SYSTEMATIC HISTORICAL PRACTICAL
THEOLOGY THEOLOGY
THEOLOGY THEOLOGY
Interpretation Theme Done Do
1. CHART BOOK 6. MAJOR THEME 9. JESUS 10. ACTION POINTS
2. DIAGRAM PASSAGE 7. OLD TESTAMENT
3. KERNEL IDEAS 8. NEW TESTAMENT
4. BIG IDEA
5. BACKGROUND
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12. 1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ
Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at
Philippi, together with the overseers and
deacons: 2Grace and peace to you from
God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Salutation or greeting by Paul to
the saints in Philippi. 1:1-2
13. 3Ithank my God every time I
remember you
Thanking God;
prayer because of
the lives of the
Philippians.
14. A. Salutation or greeting by Paul to the
saints in Philippi. 1:1-2
B. The joy of Paul expressed in prayer is
brought about by the spiritual
development of the Philippians. 1:3-11
1. Gratitude for the corporate growth
of believers. 1:3-8
2. Petition for the continuous growth
of believers. 1:9-11
15. Salutation by Paul to the saints in Philippi 1:1-2
Joy of Paul over the spiritual development
of the Philippians 1:3-11
Joy of Paul over the advancement of the
Gospel work 1:12-30
Joy of Paul over the humility and unity of
the church 2:1-30
Joy of Paul in knowing Christ in salvation
and spiritual maturity 3:1-21
Joy of Paul in reconciliation of co-workers
in the ministry 4:1-3
Joy of Paul founded in his union with
Jesus Christ 4:4-19
Paul concludes with a joyful greeting 4:20-23
16. A. Salutation by Paul to the saints in Philippi 1:1-2
B. Joy of Paul over the spiritual development of the
Philippians 1:3-11
1. Gratitude for the corporate growth of
believers. 1:3-8
2. Petition for the continuous growth of
believers. 1:9-11
C. Joy of Paul over the advancement of the Gospel
work 1:12-30
D. Joy of Paul over the humility and unity of the
church 2:1-30
E. Joy of Paul in knowing Christ in salvation and
spiritual maturity 3:1-21
F. Joy of Paul in reconciliation of co-workers in the
ministry 4:1-3
G. Joy of Paul founded in his union with Jesus Christ
4:4-19
H. Paul concludes with a joyful greeting 4:20-23
17. For it is by grace
For it is by grace you have been
saved, through saved and this
you have been faith --
not from faith
through yourselves, it is the gift
of God -- not by works, so that no
and this not from yourselves,
one can boast.
-- Ephesians 2:8,9
it is the gift of God
not by works,
so that no one can boast.
-- Ephesians 2:8,9
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18. Verse Kernel Ideas
For it is by grace saved by grace
you have been saved You are saved
through faith Through faith (you are saved by grace)
and this not from Salvation is not because of yourselves
yourselves,
it is the gift of God Not of yourselves but a gift
not by works, Salvation not by works
so that no one can boast. Not by works so the one saved cannot boast
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19. Verse Kernel Ideas
For it is by grace saved by grace
you have been saved You are saved
through faith Through faith (you are saved by grace)
and this not from yourselves, Salvation is not because of yourselves
it is the gift of God Not of yourselves but a gift
not by works, Salvation not by works
so that no one can boast. Not by works so the one saved cannot boast
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20. Author * [Isagogics or Survey or
Recipient Introduction] designates a
Date Written conglomeration of rhetorical,
archaeological, geographical and
Book Genre/Literary Form
historical matter such as might be
Purpose of Writing helpful in the interpretation of
Important Historical, Scripture.
Louis Berkhof, New Testament Introduction
Geographical and Cultural
Details
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21. 4. BIG IDEA 6. MAJOR THEME
It is a doctrine
It is a topic
It is also a Bible-wide theme
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