PPT-How to Study the Bible Discovering the Author’s Purpose and Plan

How to discover the authors purpose the central idea of the book or of the passage What is it all about What is introduced emphasized in the first paragraph Does the author state his purpose for writing. IN PSALMS 11911 THE BIBLE SAYS I HAVE HIDDEN YOUR WORD IN MY HEART THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST YOU MEMORIZING BIBLE VERSES AND DOING WHAT THEY SAY WILL HELP YOU TO FIGHT AGAINST TEMPTATION AND INSTRUCT YOU TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ME WHY SHOULD WE STUDY THE BIBLE?. Deut. . 11:18-21 Train children & self. Acts 8:30-31 Philip & Ethiopian. Acts 17:10-11 . Bereans. 2 Tim 3:16-17 Reason for Scripture. 2 Peter 1:2-8 Adding knowledge. . Summer 2009. 1. THE inductive Bible Study method. 2. How and Why to Read Books. The Bible is a special book. Divinely inspired, living and active. Studying literature vs. studying the Bible. English Scholars have many methods and can have many purposes for interpretation. To . provide Bible classes . that:. Deepen . the faith. of all students in the abiding truth and relevance of God’s Word, . Draw . each one into a . deeper relationship with God. , and . Equip . all students with the . Week 9 –. Literary Context . Selecting the Passage. Structure of the Passage. Literary Context. . Introduction. The most important guideline for interpreting the Bible: . context determines meaning.. m. The Person, Process & Purpose of Baptism. The Subject of Baptism Is Vitally Important and Yet Highly Controversial.. The subject of baptism is mentioned more than . 100 times. in the New Testament.. Chapter 2. Setting the Stage .  .  . In This Chapter. _ Discovering who the author of Revelation really is. _ Understanding how the first-century Roman Empire impacted the book. _ Knowing why John wrote the book. The Land of the Bible. The Story of the Bible – Old Testament. The Story of the Bible – New Testament . The Message of the Bible . 6. . The Authority of the Bible. Three definitions. OBJECTIVES:. Compare the tests for canonicity. Evaluate the most common theories of inspiration. Give illustrations of textual transmission. List the considerations that are important in interpreting the Old Testament. Author’s Purpose The reasons the author has for writing/creating a particular text Author’s Purpose There are 3 purposes: To PERSUADE To INFORM To ENTERTAIN To PERSUADE Includes: A statement of opinion Author’s Purpose 4.2 Reading Skill Authors usually write to persuade, inform, or entertain. Persuade: to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument Did the author try to change your mind? Author’s Purpose 4.2 Reading Skill Authors usually write to persuade, inform, or entertain. Persuade: to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument Did the author try to change your mind? Authors usually write to persuade, inform, or entertain.. Persuade: to cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument. Did the author try to change your mind?. Did the author try to make you do or believe something?. 12265 Oracle Blvd., Ste 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 www.waterbrookmultnomah.com/pres s - room Author Biography for Rachel Wojo Rachel “Wojo” Wojnarowski is a dynamic author, speaker and Bib