12. the grammatical-historical method-part 2 Flashcards
list the three general categories of special literary forms.
a.
b.
c.
a. idioms
b. figure of speech
c. form of speech expression
what is an idiom
an expression or phrase that must be considered as whole (a non-literal expression)
what is a proverb
a short pitchy saying that expresses a basic or general precept.
what does the literary context refer to ?
the literary passage in which a verse or phrase appears
how should you determine the meaning of a word
by its use in the original language of scripture at the time
word definitions are important, but what is necessary to reveal the proper meaning?
the immediate context
major doctrinal issues cannot be decided by what.
just by looking at the grammar or meaning of a word form one verse
how do you know if your interpretation is wrong?
if your interpretation violates or contradicts what scripture says in other places.
ultimately, what is the context for interpreting an individual passage?
the entire bible is the context for interpreting an individual passage
