PPT-Missional Interpretation of Scripture

Traces its theological roots to Karl Barth Primarily motivated by the work of Lesslie Newbigin British missionary The Open Secret An Introduction to the Theology of Mission 1978 Foolishness to the Greeks Gospel and Western Culture. 1. A brief overview of my experience of missional transformation in two denominational structures – the Highveld Synod of the DRC and the General Synod of the DRC.. 2. To show that there is no missional transformation without leadership. . 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.. I. . Why is it so important to have strict guidelines for the interpretation of symbols. ?. There is perhaps no other area that has generated so may wild and strange doctrines as that of the interpretation of symbols. The Bible is a book of symbols, but symbols must be interpreted in the light of all of the other principles of biblical interpretation. Types and symbols must never be seen as the . How traditional mainline in the Reformed . tradision. can give birth to a Fresh Expression of church? . Frederick Marais & . Communitas. The . Communitas. FE strategy. . TS 820 The Practice of Ministry. Houston Graduate School of Theology. By. : Craig Van . Gelder. , Ph.D.. Copyright Craig Van Gelder 2016. Archeology of the Word “Missional”. 1883 use by C.E. Bourne calling Bishop . Context. From the book. The Missional Church in Context. Craig Van Gelder editor. 1. . Missional . congregations learn to read a context as they seek their . contextuality. . . It is critical that congregations develop the ability to read a context. This aptitude is inherent within the church that is missionary by nature. This means that the church will always seek to be contextual in engaging the context wherever it is located.. A Webinar Developed for . Churchnet. Missouri. by Pinnacle Leadership Associates. Introduce participants to the missional church concept.. Consider the type of leadership needed for missional ministry.. March 4. th. & March 25. th. 2012 . Introduction. Hermeneutics:. Hermes was the Greek god who allegedly interpreted the message of the gods to mortals. . The word . hermeneuo. = "to explain, interpret. Wayne Grudem. Chapter 6: . The Four Characteristics of Scripture. . (2) Clarity. Can only Bible scholars understand the Bible rightly?. A. The Bible Frequently Affirms Its Own Clarity. Deut 6:7: . The Contemporary Missional Story. Lesslie Newbigin – Missionary to India – 1974. The Gospel & Our Culture Network – 1980’s. A network in North America that followed the work of Newbigin in Great Britain.. 6. . Revelation. . Scripture . Exposes. T. he Figure of the . N. eighbour in . J. esus’ . P. arable . Plain Meaning & Mystery. ‘The Rivers of Paradise did not all run one way, and yet they . Thursday, January 3, 2013. © 1/3/2013, Jeffrey Bame – Content of this presentation may not be used without explicit permission. . “The Word of God: Interpreting Scripture and Tradition”. Cornerstone document: . 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”. 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”. .