A Layman's guide to Interpreting the Bible by Walter A. Henrichsen / Lamplighter Books - Navpress - Zondervan / Paperback 1978

Paperback 1978

ISBN: 9780310377016  /  978-0310377016

ISBN-10: 0310377013

PAGES: 231

PUBLISHER: Zondervan

LANGUAGE: English

Description:

Interpreting the Bible is an imperative part of understanding the God revealed to us through His Word and how that God wants to affect our lives. This volume takes Bible interpretation out of the seminary classroom and the vocabulary of the specialist, and brings it to the level where most Christians live. In easy-to-understand language, the author specifically covers grammatical, historical, and theological principles of interpretation. A study guide at the back of the book helps to reinforce the principles by guiding the reader through the process of interpreting specific Bible passages.

Walter A. Henrichsen, a graduate of Western Seminary in Holland, Michigan, was associated with the Navigators for many years. He now works with the Leadership Foundation, helping business and professional people maximize their potential for Jesus Christ in the context of their own business or profession.

Contents

SECTION I — How to Interpret the Bible
1 Interpretation Is for Everyone —
2 General Principles of Interpretation
3 Grammatical Principles of Interpretation
4 Historical Principles of Interpretation
5 Theological Principles of Interpretation
SECTION II — How to Study the Bible
6 Bible Study Is for Everyone
7 The Verse Analysis Method of Bible Study
8 The Analytical Method of Bible Study
9 The Synthetic Method of Bible Study
10 The Topical Method of Bible Study
11. The Biographical Method of Bible Study
SECTION II — Improving Your Bible Study Skills
12 Improvement Is for Everyone
13. Observation: The Role of a Detective
14 Interpretation: The Role of a Decision Maker
15 Correlation: The Role of a Coordinator
16 Application: The Role of an Implementor