Understanding the Basics of Scripture
Explore the foundational aspects of the Bible, including the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, the importance of Scripture, definitions like inerrancy and infallibility, and the relationship between the Word of God and the Christian community. Delve into the nuances of authority and interpretation, highlighting the complexities in biblical understanding. Gain insights on scripture exegetical work and the Wesleyan Quadrilateral for a better grasp of interpreting sacred texts.
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FOUNDATIONS The Basics of the Bible
WESLEYAN QUADRILATERAL The Importance of Scripture
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT SCRIPTURE? What is it? What is it called? How important is it to you? Where did it come from? Who wrote it? What does it mean? Who is it for?
Definitions The Word Jesus = The Word = Logos (John 1:1) The Word of God Bible Scripture Sacred writings Inerrancy of Scripture: Absence of errors; no errors in facts; no statements contradicts Everything in the bible is right in a literal sense Infallibility of Scripture: Incapable of making mistakes; never lead astray; trustworthy All the principles in the bible are right
The Word of God & The Christian Community In most cases, we agree that The Word of God is Superior to all human authority The Bible provides direction for our life The Word gives us all things necessary for salvation (Article of Religion V) The Bible contains the foundation of what we believe Scriptural Examples that stress the importance of the Bible Psalm 19:7 John 5:39 1 Timothy 3:16 2 Timothy 3:15 James 1:21 Things we don t agree on Interpretation & Authority
Authority & Interpretation Genesis 9:18-29 The Bible Interpreted to validate slavery 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 The Bible Interpreted to silence women Jeremiah 29:11 The Bible Misinterpreted to appease our preferences
Scripture Exegetical Work leads to better interpretation The Primacy of the Bible When our exegesis fails us, we turn to tradition, reason, and experience to clarify
Tradition Scripture is meant for the Church, read in the Church, and interpreted in the Church Scripture to understand Scripture The Power of the Church Community I.e., The Apostle s Creed, The Trinity, Salvation (Arminian-Wesleyan Tradition) Church Mothers & Fathers Linus (2 Timothy 4:21) Augustine Jerome Origen Tertullian Example: The Unity of the Father & Son (John 10:30-38) Predestination (Romans 8:29-30)
Reason Logical Coherence Protects us from careful & harmful teachings Engaging the Word of God does not mean that you throw away your brain The Clash of Reason & Faith Mark 12:30 Examples: Jesus parables or Mosaic Laws
Experience Experience God yourself Experiential component to human knowing Claims of the Bible should pan out in our lives 1 John 4:1 Central Claim: Can it be lived out?
Importance of Scripture Important for Living Studying Understanding Exegetical Work Social, Cultural, Historical Context What comes before or after the text? Author, Intention, and Genre It takes work to understand the Word of God, but it is worth the journey
