Class 3: The Context of the Bible

Exploring the contexts of the Bible and how they shape our interpretation​

Experience Level	Videos	Total Time
Beginner	8	45 mins

Course ​Description

This course is designed for beginner Bible students that are seeking to better understand, interpret, and apply the Bible while avoiding common mistakes. The Bible is a robust collection of ancient books that hold great wisdom and life giving knowledge for us as we seek God.

To provide students with practical understanding of the contexts of the Bible and how they shape our interpretation of the Scriptures. 

What you will learn:

✓  Students will learn the importance of reading the Bible in light of its literary context and the need to interpret

✓  Students will learn the importance of reading in light of cultural, geographical, and historical contexts

✓  Students will learn how to understand the correct meaning of words in their original languages as well as practical application of the Scriptures to their lives

✓  Students will have bibliographies for further study on the subject

Take Opening Quiz

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Take Final Quiz

Group Study Guide

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1. Class Intro

2. Bible Project: How the Bible Is Unique as Literature

3. The Need to Interpret

4. Literary Context

5. Correct Meaning of Words

6. Cultural Context

7. Practical Application

8. Bibliography