Identify differences between us and the original audience.
Principles must be reflected in the text and consistent with the rest of Scripture. 4. Consult the Biblical Map Action: Cross-check the principle with the whole Bible. Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Rea...
Determine what the passage meant to the original biblical audience. Focus: Grammar, historical context, and literary genre. 2. Measuring the Width of the River Identify differences between us and the original audience
The book addresses the "theological river" that separates modern readers from the original biblical audience. This gap includes differences in culture, language, time, and situation. 🗺️ The Five-Step Interpretive Journey 1. Grasping the Text in Their Town Observe the text carefully. Consult the Biblical Map Action: Cross-check the principle
Respecting the "circles of context" (verse, chapter, book).
How does the New Testament clarify or modify this Old Testament truth? 5. Grasping the Text in Our Town Action: Apply the principle to our modern lives. Goal: Live out the meaning in a contemporary context.
Recognizing why we cannot simply "plug and play" every verse. 3. Crossing the Theological Bridge Action: Look for universal theological principles.