How To Understand The Bible Correctly - Part 1

Master Biblical Hermeneutics: Scripture Interpretation, Covenant Theology, Jesus' Teachings & Practical Application

What you'll learn

Apply foundational hermeneutical principles to interpret Scripture accurately, understanding presuppositions and cultural biases in interpretation.

Analyze Scripture's unified covenant structure from Genesis to Revelation, demonstrating how Christ connects all biblical genres.

Interpret major biblical genres using appropriate contextual analysis while recognizing their role in God's covenant framework.

Evaluate and apply Jesus' kingdom teachings to contemporary discipleship, showing how proper hermeneutics transforms Christian living.

Requirements

Get ready to take notes and have your Bible ready!

Description

Biblical Hermeneutics and Interpretation: Foundations for Understanding ScriptureThis comprehensive course equips students with essential skills for faithful biblical interpretation while exploring key New Testament teachings that demonstrate proper hermeneutical principles in action. The course begins by establishing foundational hermeneutical principles, examining how God reveals Himself through Scripture and addressing the epistemological challenges inherent in biblical interpretation. Students will explore the role of presuppositions, cultural biases, and personal filters that shape our understanding, contrasting biblical revelation with relativistic worldviews to develop discernment in approaching God's Word.The course emphasizes Scripture's unified covenant structure, using the "wheel" analogy to demonstrate how Christ stands at the center of all biblical revelation, from Genesis to Revelation. Students will master the interpretation of major biblical genres—law, narrative, poetry, prophecy, gospel, and epistle—learning how each contributes to God's redemptive plan. Special attention is given to reading Scripture within its proper context while recognizing the overarching covenant framework that binds all biblical books together.Practical application comes through detailed study of Jesus' teachings, particularly the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount, which reveal the character and values of God's kingdom. Students will examine how these teachings challenge cultural assumptions and call believers to authentic discipleship marked by humility, mercy, purity, and peacemaking. The course concludes with analysis of Jesus' Parable of the Sower, exploring how different heart conditions affect our reception and application of God's Word, emphasizing the crucial difference between merely hearing Scripture and truly understanding and living it out.Through this integrated approach, students develop both theoretical understanding of hermeneutical principles and practical skills for faithful biblical interpretation and application.

Overview

Section 1: Hermeneutical Foundations

Lecture 1 Hermeneutical Foundations

Section 2: Canonical Hermeneutics

Lecture 2 Canonical Hermeneutics

Section 3: Literary Hermeneutics

Lecture 3 Literary Hermeneutics

Section 4: Grammatical-Historical and Theological Hermeneutics

Lecture 4 Grammatical-Historical and Theological Hermeneutics

Section 5: Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutics

Lecture 5 Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutics

Theology and Bible students seeking a solid foundation in interpreting Scripture.,Aspiring pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders preparing for Christ-centered teaching and preaching.,Lay leaders and Bible teachers wanting to deepen their understanding beyond devotional reading.,New students of Scripture with no prior experience in hermeneutics—beginners are welcome.