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diligent in Bible study begins with this Bible course. While it is certainly hoped that you will be diligent in your studies of the Bible please do not get frustrated or overly concerned about the smallest details of the meaning of words so that you lose focus upon the main ideas. Try to use this Glossary as a help, not a hindrance.
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- Narrative/ Historical
- Poetry
- Wisdom Literature
- Prophecy
- Gospels
- Epistles/ Teachings
- Conclusion
The Bible contains narrative throughout most of its books. These report accounts or stories of events or people as they encounter God, sin against each other or live out their lives. It records historical accounts of events as well as providing descriptions of what is happening in particular scenes. Narrative is relatively straight forward to read....
The Bible contains poetic literature, often found in the Old Testament in the form of Hebrew poetry. This isn’t purely poetry in the way we might understand it in modern literature today. Hebrew poetry employs various devices to get their point across. These include books like Psalms (which are essentially a bunch of songs) and the Song of Solomon ...
This includes books like Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. Proverbs comprises of many wise sayings that offer advice for different types of situations. With books like Ecclesiastes and Job, we need to understand who is speaking or expressing their views. The protagonists are not necessarily always correct in what they are thinking. For example, Job i...
Prophecy in the Bible often takes the form of oracles or visions. In these, the prophet reveals hidden knowledge of God and his plans. Prophecy appears in many books of the Old Testament. The prophetic Old Testament books are divided into the 4 major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel) and the 12 minor prophets (eg Hosea, Obadiah, Micah...
Although Gospels contain elements of historical narrative, they go beyond this, making them their own genre altogether. The purpose of the gospels is to proclaim Jesus and to point to him, his teaching and his works. As Luke writes at the beginning of his gospel in Luke 1:1-4 John also writes in John 20:30-31 Scholars often refer to John’s Gospel a...
The New Testament contains a number of epistles or letters written by various apostles such as Paul, Peter or John to different audiences. These are usually either churches in a particular region or specific individuals. These letters contain teaching and doctrine. These explain and elaborate on the truths of the Gospels and other parts of the Old ...
It’s important to know the literary genre of the book we’re reading in the Bible. If we neglect this, it can lead to misunderstandings and wrong assumptions. We can also end up applying God’s word in the wrong way. Which literary genre of the Bible do you find easiest to read and understand? And which one do you find the most difficult? Leave your ...
Mar 19, 2008 · Definitions: a. Interpretation – The process of a reader seeking to understand the meaning of a scripture passage. b. Illumination – The process of the Holy Spirit helping the reader understand and apply biblical truth. c. Application – The process of a reader putting into practice the truths and principles he/she has learned in the Bible.
For the PDF format, there are four series of topical Bible studies – below. They contain the same text as the editions they are based on, with questions added. (Blind and vision impaired users can contact this site for accessible copies.)
A Dictionary of Bible Types examines over 1,000 types, shadows, signs, symbols, pictures, figures, and patterns in the Bible with topics ranging from "Aaron" to "Yoke." This useful resource for teachers, study groups, and pastors provides explanations for over 6,000 different Scripture passages.
Bible lexicons provide definitions and meaning of Biblical words found in the original New Testament Greek and Old Testament Hebrew languages of the Holy Bible. This study resource helps in understanding the origins and root meaning of the ancient language.
How to Study the Bible. A Practical Approach to Understanding Scripture. Gene Taylor. Introduction. It is vitally important that every person study the Bible properly in order to understand the truths it reveals.
