PPT-“The Word of God: Interpreting Scripture and Tradition”

Thursday January 3 2013 132013 Jeffrey Bame Content of this presentation may not be used without explicit permission The Word of God Interpreting Scripture and Tradition Cornerstone document . INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM. ANTICIPATORY SET .  . Mini-lecture. on the roles of religion, philosophy, and science.. 1. Knowing God Through Reason (pp. 28–33) . BASIC QUESTIONS . Why does religion exist? . HERMENEUTICS. People cringe at the word “theology.” They think that theology is for the seminary trained, and not for your average Joe. Some here may even think this.. However, every Christian is a theologian.. A Curriculum for . Being a Faithful Church 4.1 . (Developed by the MCBC Faith and Life Committee). Session 1. Beginning Well. Take some time for prayer. Ask the same Spirit who inspired the words of Scripture so many centuries ago to breathe once more, anew and afresh, into your work together as you seek ethical guidance and discernment through our sacred Scriptures.. And Some Homiletics To Boot!. What Is Our Purpose For Today?. To grow in our understanding and handling of the Word of God both in the Church and home – some meat to chew on. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 . - All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent (complete, mature), equipped (fitted out) for every good work.. The Ethical Teachings of . Scripture. Literalist vs Contextualist. Remember Grade 9?. There are 2 ways of interpreting biblical text:. Literally. Contextually. Literalists. To read scripture literally means to take it word for word.. Interpreting Scripture Responsibly. “One verse, three different interpretations. Who’s right?”. Interpreting Scripture Responsibly. The need for rules of interpretation. An objective standard by which to arbitrate . SCRIPTURE. , TRADITION AND CHURCH. Fr. . Dr. Renjan R. Mathew. TRI-UNION. God is Trinity. Human created in the image of God is a tri-Union.. Another important tri-Union is the compressive unity of Scripture, tradition and church.. Faith and Reason. The Bible. Definition: The Word of God, revealed in history, used as a historical document of our faith, to instruct, and to inspire.. Inspiration. : God formed and shaped the author to write exactly what he wanted written though the author expressed himself through that which was available to him.. Scripture Alone. Rev. Robert J. Smith. Pastor. Colonial Hills Baptist Church. 2 Timothy 3:10-17. 10 . But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience. Faith and Reason. The Bible. Definition: The Word of God, revealed in history, used as a historical document of our faith, to instruct, and to inspire.. Inspiration. : God formed and shaped the author to write exactly what he wanted written though the author expressed himself through that which was available to him.. Pre-Servant’s Course . 02.05.2013. 2. Tradition – . “the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by . word of mouth. . or by . example. . or by . writing. from . one generation to . Three Criteria for Interpreting Scripture. Look closely at the content and unity of the whole Scripture. How does the rest of Scripture help me understand what I’m reading?. Helps to avoid “cherry picking”. “Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.”. Introduction. The Scope of Scripture Interpretation. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”. .