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Biblical Hermeneutics

  1. Lesson One
    What is Biblical Interpretation?
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    A Short History of Interpretation
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Basic Principles of Interpretation
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Interpreting Narratives or Stories
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Interpreting Poetry and Wisdom
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Interpreting Prophecy
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    The New Testament Use of the Old Testament
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    The Theological Use of the Bible: Putting it All Together
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  9. Lesson Nine
    Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  10. Lesson Ten
    Interpreting the Cultural Aspects of the Bible
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  11. Lesson Eleven
    When the Bible Doesn’t Address Our Questions
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  12. Lesson Twelve
    Interpreting the Bible Devotionally
    4 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  13. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment
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Christian Learning Center Forums Do you agree with the lecturer that a person must be a born-again Christian in order to understand the Bible? Give reasons for your answer.

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  • Brenda Ballard

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    01/25/2025 at 19:35
    1. Yes, to fully understand the Word, we must have the leading of the Holy Spirit. Although, there are principles of right living for all, (the Ten Commandments, loving our neighbor as ourselves, etc) that if followed, anyone will benefit from.
  • Mia Montgomery

    Member
    01/15/2025 at 21:20

    Absolutely. It is Holy Spirit who gives us the truth of the gospel. Spirit speaks to spirit.

    But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10

    For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:2

  • Jerusha Drummond

    Member
    01/03/2025 at 19:08

    Yes, “Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.””

    ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭

    “I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?”

    ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

    https://bible.com/bible/111/jhn.3.12.NIV

  • Jodi Seaburn

    Member
    11/14/2024 at 12:55

    Yes, we need the Holy Spirit to help us discern (1 Cor 2:14). Our hearts must be aligned with Christ!

  • Jonathan Guilliam

    Member
    10/23/2024 at 14:23

    Yes to understand biblical truth you must be born again as the bible is a spiritual book the Holy Spirit is reveals and makes its truth spiritually discerned. You must invite him into a surrender heart.

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Christian Learning Center Forums If we all come to the biblical text with bias and previous conditioning, how can we expect to arrive at an interpretation that resembles the authoritative Word of God?

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  • Sandra Cervantez

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    06/05/2024 at 01:31

    We must empty ourselves of our bias’ and our own thoughts(opinions. We must pray and to be open to what the Spirit teaches us. Our minds must be transformed and renewed in Christ (Romans 12:2)

  • Robert Mckinzie

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    05/09/2024 at 19:09

    I’ve heard it said that God intentionally left one thing out of the Bible, and that one thing is “Your Opinion”.

  • Tommy Mcamis

    Member
    04/14/2024 at 16:46

    The answer is to have an inductive approach to bible study not deductive.

  • Doug Watola

    Member
    03/17/2024 at 21:25

    We should have the attitude of Thessalonica where they received the word with great eagerness, examining the scriptures daily to see whether these things were so (Acts 17:11).

  • Daniel Judas

    Member
    02/29/2024 at 03:28

    How can we expect to arrive at an interpretation that resembles the authoritative Word of God? SImply, we cannot. We would be coming to the Word to justify our own actions, not see if they were in accordance with His.

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Christian Learning Center Forums When believers interpret a passage differently (either within a church or across denominations), how should they relate to each other in a way that promotes unity in the Body of Christ and yet continues to minister God’s Word with conviction?

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  • When believers interpret a passage differently (either within a church or across denominations), how should they relate to each other in a way that promotes unity in the Body of Christ and yet continues to minister God’s Word with conviction?

    Posted by info on 03/05/2021 at 15:44
    Maria Laguna replied 3 months, 1 week ago 37 Members · 38 Replies
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  • Maria Laguna

    Member
    11/06/2024 at 23:01

    Yes, the Holy Spirit will reveal Gods purpose in your life

  • Maria Laguna

    Member
    11/05/2024 at 21:09

    Nothing in the Bible can be manipulated

  • Sandra Cervantez

    Member
    06/05/2024 at 01:38

    Chrisitans should relate to each other humbly. The enemy uses pride to bring division among the brethren. Believers should pray with one another and for one another as they seek the truth. God surely is able to speak us if we are humble.

  • Robert Mckinzie

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    05/09/2024 at 19:13

    Bottom line is that if one person believes Scripture says one thing, and another person says it says something different, it’s clear that one, the other, or neither knows how to read the Bible. That being said, it’s still important to teach truth with kindness.

  • Tommy Mcamis

    Member
    04/14/2024 at 16:47

    We must agree on the foundations of our faith and the gospel. We must keep unity in the body.

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