Application (Part 1)
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"The goal of learning any biblical truth is, through faith in Christ, to walk in line with the gospel and render the obedience of faith" - preaching today
"The goal of learning any biblical truth is, through faith in Christ, to walk in line with the gospel and render the obedience of faith" - preaching today
Application only happens through obedience. Understanding how to apply or even agreeing with the scriptural principle is not the same as application through obedience.
Our 3 steps
I. Observation
II. Interpretation
III. Application
So far we have learned how to discover context by asking the Who, When, Where, Why, and What? We looked at the common mistakes that people make when trying to interpret scripture. Then we began to learn how the logic of a passage helps our understanding(outlining) and now tonight we will look at 5 basic principles of application.
5 Basic things to look for when applying scripture.
5 Basic things to look for when applying scripture.
I. Direct commands - A direct call to action to do something or to abstain from it.
I. Direct commands - A direct call to action to do something or to abstain from it.
II. General truths - universal truths that can be applied to many different situations and scenarios.
II. General truths - universal truths that can be applied to many different situations and scenarios.
Example: Eph. 4:32 - Be kind. In my current situation what does it mean to be kind?
III. Direct Analogy - Looking at passages in the bible that would provide clarity for how I am to act and think about a situation that are not directly mentioned in the Bible.
III. Direct Analogy - Looking at passages in the bible that would provide clarity for how I am to act and think about a situation that are not directly mentioned in the Bible.
"Those actions of persons and groups are to be judged morally wrong which are similar to actions that are judged to be wrong or against God's will under similar circumstances in Scripture, or are discordant with actions judged to be right or in accord with God's will in Scripture." - James Gustafson
Example: Does the Bible directly condemn recreational use of Marijuana?
So what examples in scripture can give us clarity on this issue?
Prov. 20:1 , Ephes 5:18 , Gal. 5:21 - These verses deal with the use of alcohol to the point of drunkeness. The issue then is sobriety. Does using marijuana compromise the command of being sober? A: yes
IV. Indirect Analogy - When a passage of scripture teaches us by example instead of by a stated rule (Think manly the O.T. narratives.)
IV. Indirect Analogy - When a passage of scripture teaches us by example instead of by a stated rule (Think manly the O.T. narratives.)
( children's Sunday school lessons) example: Jacob and Esau
Jacob deceived Esau. Because of Jacob's deception he lost his family and had to flee. Immediate application is to tell the truth in everything. Deceptive living will cause trouble.
Temptation: missing the picture of God's redemptive plan unfolding and not connecting the O.T. narratives to the Gospel.
V. Indirect Extension - The parts of scripture that are composed of neither direct commands nor generally applicable truths. These are big picture truths. instead of looking through a microscope your looking at the narrative of scripture from panoramic view.
V. Indirect Extension - The parts of scripture that are composed of neither direct commands nor generally applicable truths. These are big picture truths. instead of looking through a microscope your looking at the narrative of scripture from panoramic view.
This gives you a sense that you are a part of a large story. The Story of God's redemptive plan for mankind.