Bible Study Methods
What is the most basic method of Bible study that involves examining vocabulary and grammar?
Word Studies
This principle involves collecting data and asking what the Bible says on a subject.
Observation
Why is name meaning important in a character study?
Represents the person's character, experience, ministry
Define "exegesis" in the context of Bible study.
What is the explanation and interpretation of a text?
What does Theology mean?
The study of God and His relation to the world.
This method involves examining the geographical, historical, and prophetic significance of a location mentioned in Scripture
Place Studies
What principle focuses on understanding what the Bible means, including literal meaning and context?
Interpretation
In a person's life in the Bible we can see the likeness of these two entities.
Satan, God
What does "hermeneutics" refer to?
What is the principles of interpreting scripture?
What is Homiletics?
The art of preparing and delivering a sermon.
This method involves answering questions about a person's life, background, and influence to draw lessons.
Character Study
What do you call the principle where you put your information into an introduction, main body, and conclusion?
Organization
Name one reason why character study is considered the most inspiring method of Bible research.
People identify with the lives of others, draw strength from their story, identify with joys/sorrows
Name a way to bridge the "linguistic gap" in understanding scripture.
What is the vocabulary, grammar, and genre issues?
What does it mean to Exegete a passage?
To explain or draw out the meaning of a text.
Name the method where you break open a verse or a few verses to extract deeper meaning.
Textual Study
This principle of Bible Research looks at how much is taught versus how much is actually learned/understood.
Evaluation
How many individuals are approximately referred to in Scripture, making character studies a significant method?
Approximately 2930
What should you consider when interpreting scripture according to context?
What is the passage, chapter, book, testament, and whole Bible?
In Homiletics, what is the purpose of the introduction?
To hook the attention of the recipient.
What is the ultimate aim of Bible Research?
To be the best communicator of Scripture and its life-changing principles
This principle of Bible research is where we make the meaning relevant and practical for today.
Application
In Greek the word character means this?
Impression, mark, likeness
What is the purpose behind communicating the message of the Bible?
What is to convey God's thoughts to the intended recipient?
What is the study of the origin and meaning of words called? (Etymology)
The Holy Spirit helping believers understand and apply Scripture.