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msgid "&bibletimehandbook;"
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#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo><title>
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msgid "The Biblestudy HowTo"
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#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo><authorgroup><author><firstname>
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msgid "Bob"
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#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo><authorgroup><author><surname>
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msgid "Harman"
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#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo><authorgroup><author><surname>
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msgid "The BibleTime team"
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#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo>
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msgid ""
"<copyright> <year>2001-2008</year> <holder>The team of &bibletime; "
"(info@bibletime.info)</holder> </copyright>"
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"This document was originally created by Mr. Bob Harman and is licensed under "
"the terms of the license <link url=\"http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-"
"sa/3.0/\"> \"Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike\"</link>."
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"Scripture quotes are from the New American Standard Bible unless otherwise "
"indicated."
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#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo><abstract><title>
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msgid "Abstract"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo><abstract><para>
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msgid ""
"The <application>Biblestudy HowTo</application> is a guide for studying the "
"Bible."
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"It is the hope of the &bibletime; team that this HowTo will provoke the "
"readers to study the scriptures to see what they say.  This particular study "
"guide has been chosen as it takes care not to advocate any particular "
"denominational doctrine.  We expect you to read and study the scriptures to "
"understand what they say.  If you start with the attitude that you want to "
"have the Lord sow his word in your heart He will not disappoint you."
msgstr ""

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msgid "Bible"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo><keywordset><keyword>
#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "Study"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <book><bookinfo><keywordset><keyword>
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msgid "HowTo"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><title>
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msgid "Bible Study Basics"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
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msgid "Our Purpose as we Approach the Bible"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para><blockquote><attribution>
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msgid "Jn.5:39-40"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para><blockquote><para>
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msgid ""
"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal "
"life; and it is these that bear witness of Me; and you are unwilling to come "
"to Me, that you may have life."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
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"The chief purpose of the book is to bring us to the Person.  Martin Luther "
"said <quote>we go to the cradle only for the sake of the baby</quote>; just "
"so in Bible study, we do it not for its own sake but for fellowship with God."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><attribution>
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msgid ""
"John R.W. Stott, <emphasis>Christ the Controversialist</emphasis>, "
"InterVarsity Press 1978, pp.97, 104."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><para>
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msgid ""
"The Jews to whom Jesus spoke [...] imagined that to possess Scripture was "
"tantamount to possessing life. Hillel used to say, &quot;He who has gotten "
"to himself words of Torah has gotten to himself the life of the world to "
"come.&quot; Their study was an end in itself.  In this they were grievously "
"deceived. [...]"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><para>
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"There is neither merit nor profit in the reading of Scripture for its own "
"sake, but only if it effectively introduces us to Jesus Christ. Whenever the "
"Bible is read, what is needed is an eager expectation that through it we may "
"meet Christ."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
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msgid "Approaches to God's Word"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
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msgid ""
"Hearing and reading provide a telescopic view of the scripture while study "
"and memorization provide a microscopic view of scripture.  Meditating on the "
"scriptures brings hearing, reading, studying and memorization together and "
"cements the word in our minds."
msgstr ""

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msgid "Hear"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"Lk.11:28 <quote>blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it.</"
"quote>"
msgstr ""

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msgid "Read"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"Rev.1:3 <quote>Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this "
"prophecy [...]</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"1 Tim.4:13 <quote>give attention to the public reading of Scripture [...]</"
"quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"Acts 17:11 <quote>Now these were more noble-minded than those in "
"Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the "
"Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so.</quote>"
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"2 Tim.2:15 <quote>Be diligent [KJV `Study'] to present yourself approved to "
"God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the "
"word of truth.</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "Memorize"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"Ps.119:11 <quote>Thy word I have hid in my heart, that I may not sin against "
"Thee.</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "Meditate"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"Ps.1:2-3 <quote>But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he "
"meditates day and night. And he will be like a tree firmly planted by "
"streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does "
"not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"The Navigators illustrate this by saying that as the thumb can touch all the "
"fingers, we can meditate on the Word as we do any of the first four.  "
"Meditation is a key to revelation. A new Christian needs to hear and read "
"the Bible more than they need to study and memorize it. This is so that they "
"become familiar with the overall message of the Bible."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
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msgid "Types of Bible Studies"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "Topical Study"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"Pick out a certain topic and follow it through, using cross-references or a "
"concordance."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "Character Study"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"Studying the life of a Bible character, e.g. Joseph's life in Gen.37-50."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "Expository Study"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid "Studying a certain passage: paragraph, chapter, or book."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
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msgid "Basics of Correct Interpretation"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "Content"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"What does it say? What does it say in the original language? Be careful with "
"definitions. Don't read into it what it doesn't say."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "Context"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"What do the verses around it say? &quot;Context is king&quot; is the rule -- "
"the passage must make sense within the structure of the entire passage and "
"book."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><orderedlist><listitem><formalpara><title>
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msgid "Cross-reference"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid ""
"What do other verses about this subject say through the rest of the Bible? "
"God doesn't contradict Himself, so our interpretation needs to stand the "
"test of other scriptures."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
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msgid "An Expository Study of Matthew 6:1-18"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
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msgid ""
"Let's study together Mt.6:1-18.  Read it to yourself, first looking for the "
"key verse, the verse that sums up the whole passage.  Think you have it? "
"Test it by picking different places in the passage and asking yourself if "
"they relate to the thought of the key verse.  Once you find it, write it as "
"Roman numeral One of your outline:"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:119
msgid "Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:122
msgid ""
"What does <quote>practicing your righteousness</quote> mean? Does the "
"passage give any examples? What area of our lives is being addressed? "
"<emphasis>Our motives!</emphasis> What sub-headings develop this thought?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
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msgid "When you give"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
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msgid "When you fast"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
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msgid "When you pray"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:131
msgid ""
"Now fill in the outline with specific instructions of how to avoid wrong "
"ways of practicing our righteousness:"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:137
msgid ""
"don't sound a trumpet.  (how might someone <quote>sound a trumpet</quote> "
"today?)"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:138
msgid "do it secretly."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:139
msgid "etc."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
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msgid "When you give <placeholder type=\"orderedlist\" id=\"0\"/>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-basics.docbook:145
msgid "Worksheet: How to Use a Concordance"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "To Find a Particular Verse"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><orderedlist><listitem><para>
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msgid "Pick out a key word or most-unusual word of the verse."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><orderedlist><listitem><para>
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msgid "Turn to this word alphabetically."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><orderedlist><listitem><para>
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msgid "Go down the column of listings until you find your verse."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:156
msgid "<quote>Faithful are the wounds of a friend</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:157
msgid "<quote>We are ambassadors of Christ.</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:158
msgid "The story of the rich man and Lazarus."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:154
msgid "Find these verses: <placeholder type=\"orderedlist\" id=\"0\"/>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "To Do a Topical Study"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:164
msgid ""
"Let's say you wanted to do a study of the word &quot;redemption.&quot; First "
"you would look up that word in the concordance and look up references listed "
"for it.  Then you could look up related words and references listed for "
"them, e.g.  &quot;redeem, redeemed, ransom,&quot; even &quot;buy&quot; or "
"&quot;bought.&quot;"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
#: how2-basics.docbook:170
msgid "To Clarify Word Meanings in the Greek and Hebrew"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:171
msgid ""
"What if you noticed a contradiction in the KJV between Mt.7:1 <quote>Judge "
"not lest you be judged</quote> and 1 Cor.2:15 <quote>He that is spiritual "
"judgeth all things.</quote> Maybe there are two different Greek words here, "
"both being translated &quot;judge&quot; in English? (We're using Strong's "
"from here out.)"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:175
msgid "Look up &quot;judge&quot;."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:176
msgid ""
"Go down the column of entries to Mt.7:1.  To the right is a number, 2919.  "
"This refers to the Greek word used.  Write it down."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:178
msgid "Now look up &quot;judgeth&quot;."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:179
msgid "Go down the column to 1 Cor.2:15 . . . . . 350."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:180
msgid ""
"Turn in the back to the Greek dictionary.  (Remember, you're in the NT so "
"the language is Greek, while the OT is Hebrew.)  Compare the meaning of 2919 "
"with the meaning of 350 and you have your answer!"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><title>
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msgid "To Find Meanings of Names"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:186
msgid ""
"By the same process we can find the meaning of a name in the Greek or Hebrew."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><para>
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msgid "Look up these names and write down their meaning:"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
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msgid "Nabal"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:190
msgid "Abigail"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:191
msgid "Joshua"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><sect2><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-basics.docbook:192
msgid "Barnabus"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:1
msgid "Importance of God's Word"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:2
msgid ""
"Understanding God's word is of great importance to all who call on God's "
"name.  Study of the Bible is one of the primary ways that we learn to "
"communicate with God."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:6
msgid "A Book that is Unique"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:7
msgid "The Bible stands alone in many ways.  It is unique in:"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:12
msgid ""
"popularity.  Bible sales in North America: more than $500 million per year. "
"The Bible is both the the all-time and year-to-year best seller!"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:18
msgid ""
"authorship.  It was written over a period of 1600 years by 40 different "
"authors from different backgrounds, yet reads as if written by one."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:24
msgid ""
"preservation.  F. F. Bruce in <emphasis>Are New Testament Documents Reliable?"
"</emphasis> compares New Testament manuscripts with other ancient texts:"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:30
msgid "Comparison of New Testament manuscripts with other ancient texts."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:34
msgid "Work"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:35
msgid "When Written"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:36
msgid "Earliest Copy"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:37
msgid "Time Lapse"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:37
msgid "Number of Copies"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:41
msgid "Herodotus"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:42
msgid "448-428 B.C."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:42 how2-importance.docbook:52
#: how2-importance.docbook:57
msgid "900 A.D."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:43
msgid "1300 years"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:43
msgid "8"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:46
msgid "Tacitus"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:47
msgid "100 A.D."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:47
msgid "1100 A.D."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:48
msgid "1000 years"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:48 how2-importance.docbook:58
msgid "20"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:51
msgid "Caesar's <emphasis>Gallic War</emphasis>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:52
msgid "50-58 B.C."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:53
msgid "950 years"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:53
msgid "10"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:56
msgid "Livy's <emphasis>Roman History</emphasis>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:57
msgid "59 B.C. - 17 A.D."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:58
msgid "900 years"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:61
msgid "New Testament"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:62
msgid "40 A.D. - 100 A.D."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:62
msgid "130 A.D. Partial manuscripts 350 A.D. Full manuscripts"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:63
msgid "30 - 310 years"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:63
msgid "5000 Greek &amp; 10,000 Latin"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:66
msgid ""
"Ten copies of Caesar's <emphasis>Gallic War</emphasis> exist, the earliest "
"of which was copied 900 years after Caesar wrote the original, etc.  For the "
"New Testament we have full manuscripts dating to 350 A. D., papyri "
"containing most of the New Testament from the 200s, and a fragment of John's "
"gospel from 130 A. D.  How many manuscripts do we have to compare to each "
"other? 5,000 in Greek and 10,000 in Latin!"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><attribution>
#: how2-importance.docbook:72
msgid ""
"Textual critic F. J. A. Hort, \"The New Testament in the Original Greek\", "
"vol. 1 p561, Macmillan Co., quoted in <emphasis>Questions of Life</emphasis> "
"p.  25-26"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:74
msgid ""
"\"In the verity and fullness of the evidence on which it rests, the text of "
"the New Testament stands absolutely and unapproachably alone among other "
"ancient prose writings.\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:79
msgid "A Book that God Breathed"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:80
msgid ""
"<emphasis>Heb.4:12 </emphasis>\"<emphasis>For the word of God is living and "
"active...  </emphasis>\" Jesus said <emphasis>(Mt.4:4),</emphasis> "
"\"<emphasis>It is written, Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every "
"word that proceeds [lit., is proceeding] from the mouth of God.</emphasis>\" "
"As we read the Bible, God's Spirit is there to speak it to our hearts in a "
"continually-fresh way."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:86
msgid ""
"2 Tim.3:16 declares, \"<emphasis>All scripture is inspired by God [lit., God-"
"breathed].</emphasis>\" Do you believe this? Before you answer, consider "
"Jesus' attitude toward the Scriptures."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><attribution>
#: how2-importance.docbook:89
msgid ""
"John R.W. Stott, <emphasis>Christ the Controversialist</emphasis>, "
"InterVarsity Press 1978, pp.93-95"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:90
msgid ""
"He referred to the human authors, but took it for granted that behind them "
"all was a single divine Author.  He could equally say 'Moses said' or 'God "
"said' (Mk.7:10). He could quote a comment of the narrator in Genesis 2:24 as "
"an utterance of the Creator Himself (Mt.19:4-5).  Similarly He said, 'Well "
"did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written', when what He went "
"on to quote is the direct speech of the Lord God (Mk.7:6 &amp; Is.29:13).  "
"It is from Jesus Himself that the New Testament authors have gained their "
"conviction of the dual authorship of Scripture.  For them it was just as "
"true to say that 'God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets' (Heb.1:1) "
"as it was to say that 'men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God' (2 "
"Pe.1:21).  God did not speak in such a way as to obliterate the personality "
"of the human authors, nor did men speak in such a way as to corrupt the Word "
"of the divine Author.  God spoke.  Men spoke.  Neither truth must be allowed "
"to detract from the other. ..."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:105
msgid ""
"This, then, was Christ's view of the Scriptures.  Their witness was God's "
"witness. The testimony of the Bible is the testimony of God.  And the chief "
"reason why the Christian believes in the divine origin of the Bible is that "
"Jesus Christ Himself taught it."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:110
msgid ""
"2 Tim.3:16 goes on, \"<emphasis>and profitable for teaching, for correction, "
"for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be adequate, equipped "
"for every good work.</emphasis>\" If we accept that the Bible really is God "
"speaking to us, it follows that it will be our authority in all matters of "
"faith and conduct."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:117
msgid "A Book that Works"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:119
msgid ""
"What will studying the Bible do for you? 1 Thess.2:13 says that the Bible "
"\"<emphasis>performs its work in you who believe.</emphasis>\" Beside each "
"scripture, write down the work the Word performs."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:125
msgid "What does Bible study do for Christians?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:129
msgid "Reference"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:130
msgid "Action"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:135
msgid "Eph. 5:26"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:137
msgid ""
"cleanses -- \"...having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word.\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:142
msgid "Acts 20:32"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:145
msgid ""
"builds up -- \" ...the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and "
"to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.  \""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:154
msgid "Rom. 15:4"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:157
msgid ""
"encourages -- \"that through perseverance and the encouragement of the "
"Scriptures we might have hope.\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:164
msgid "Rom. 10:17"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:167
msgid ""
"gives faith -- \"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of "
"Christ.\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:175
msgid "1 Cor. 10:11"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:178
msgid ""
"instructs -- \"Now these things happened to them for an example, and they "
"were written for our instruction\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:186
msgid "Mt. 4:4"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:189
msgid ""
"nourishment -- \"But He answered and said, 'It is written, Man shall not "
"live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of "
"God.'\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:200
msgid "A Book that Liberates"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:202
msgid ""
"Jn.8:32 \"<emphasis>and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make "
"you free.</emphasis>\"This is usually quoted by itself.  Is this a "
"conditional or unconditional promise? Would it apply to all kinds of "
"knowledge? Find the answers by examining the first half of the sentence, in "
"v.31. \"<emphasis>If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of "
"Mine... </emphasis>\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:208
msgid ""
"We see that this is a conditional promice, specifically speaking of the "
"truth of God's word."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:210
msgid ""
"The Greek word for \"wind\" used in Eph.4:14 means a <emphasis>violent wind."
"</emphasis> \"<emphasis>As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed "
"here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine...</"
"emphasis>\"One thing studying the Bible does for us is to ground us in the "
"truth, with the result that we won't be easily \"blown away.\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:216
msgid ""
"<emphasis>But Jesus answered and said to them, </emphasis>\"<emphasis>You "
"are mistaken [KJV Ye do err], not understanding the Scriptures, or the power "
"of God.</emphasis>\"Mt.22:29"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:218
msgid "What 2 things do we need to know to be kept from error?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:220
msgid "God's word"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:221
msgid "God's power"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:225
msgid "A Book that Wars"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:227
msgid "Eph.6:10-18 is one picture of our spiritual armament."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:229
msgid "Spiritual Armor"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:233
msgid "Question"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><thead><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:234
msgid "Answer"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:237
msgid "How many of the weapons listed here are defensive weapons?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:237
msgid "5"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:238
msgid "How many are offensive?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:238
msgid "One"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:239
msgid "Which one(s)?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><table><tgroup><tbody><row><entry>
#: how2-importance.docbook:239
msgid "the word - <foreignphrase>rhema</foreignphrase>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:243
msgid "Exhortations"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:245
msgid ""
"2 Tim.2:15 (KJV) \"<emphasis>Study to show thyself approved unto God, a "
"workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.</"
"emphasis>\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:249
msgid ""
"Col.3:16 \"<emphasis>Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you; with "
"all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and "
"spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.</emphasis>"
"\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:253
msgid "If you're rich in something, how much of it do you have?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:256
msgid "Not a little!"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:259
msgid ""
"Eccl.12:11-12 \"<emphasis>The words of wise men are like goads, and masters "
"of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one "
"Shepherd.  But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is "
"endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body.</emphasis>"
"\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:265
msgid "Appendix: \"Once for All\""
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><attribution>
#: how2-importance.docbook:268
msgid ""
"John R. W. Stott, <emphasis>Christ the Controversialist,</emphasis> "
"InterVarsity Press 1978, pp.106-107"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:269
msgid ""
"The truth regarding the finality of God's initiative in Christ is conveyed "
"by one word of the Greek Testament, namely the adverb <foreignphrase>hapax</"
"foreignphrase> and <foreignphrase>ephapax</foreignphrase>. It is usually "
"translated in the Authorized Version once, meaning once for all. It is used "
"of what is so done as to be of perpetual validity and never need repetition, "
"and is applied in the NT to both revelation and redemption.  Thus, Jude "
"refers to the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 3), "
"and Romans says, \"<emphasis>Christ also died for sins once for all</"
"emphasis>\" (Rom.6:10, see also 1 Pe.3:18; Heb.9:26-28)."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><blockquote><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:279
msgid ""
"Thus we may say that God has spoken once for all and Christ has suffered "
"once for all.  This means that the Christian revelation and the Christian "
"redemption are both alike in Christ complete.  Nothing can be added to "
"either without being derogatory to Christ...  These are the two rocks on "
"which the Protestant Reformation was built -- Gods revealed word without the "
"addition of human traditions and Christ's finished work without the addition "
"of human merits.  The Reformers great watchwords were <foreignphrase>sola "
"scriptura</foreignphrase> for our authority and <foreignphrase>sola gratia</"
"foreignphrase> for our salvation."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><title>
#: how2-importance.docbook:290
msgid "Supplement: Bible Reading Programs"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:291
msgid ""
"Here are some easy programs to systematically read your Bible.  You can do "
"more than one at a time if you like, for instance #1 with #4, or #2 with "
"#5.  Vary the program from year to year to keep it fresh!"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:296
msgid "New Testament in a Year: read one chapter each day, 5 days a week."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:298
msgid ""
"Proverbs in a Month: read one chapter of Proverbs each day, corresponding to "
"the day of the month."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:300
msgid ""
"Psalms in a Month: read 5 Psalms at intervals of 30 each day, for instance "
"on the 20th you read Ps.20, 50, 80, 110, &amp; 140."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:302
msgid ""
"Psalms &amp; Proverbs in 6 months: read through Psalms and Proverbs one "
"chapter per day."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><sect1><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-importance.docbook:304
msgid ""
"Old Testament without Psalms &amp; Proverbs in 2 years: if you read one "
"chapter a day of the Old Testament, skipping over Psalms &amp; Proverbs, you "
"will read the Old Testament in 2 years and 2 weeks."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:1
msgid "Rules of Bible Interpretation (Hermeneutics)"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:2
msgid ""
"We already learned about the \"3 Cs\": content, context, cross-reference.  "
"We want to expand that now by delving briefly into biblical hermeneutics, "
"whose goal is to discover the meaning intended by the original author (and "
"Author!).  While many applications of a passage are valid, only one "
"interpretation is valid. The scripture itself says this by saying that no "
"scripture is of any private interpretation (2 Pe.1:20 KJV <quote>Knowing "
"this first, that no prophesy of scripture is of any private interpretation.</"
"quote>). Certain rules are helps toward discovering the correct meaning; by "
"ignoring these rules people have brought much trouble on themselves and "
"their followers.  2 Pe.3:16 <quote>...in which are some things hard to "
"understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the "
"rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction.</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:11
msgid ""
"How do we go about discovering the intended meaning of a passage? Let's say "
"your attention has been drawn to a particular verse whose meaning is not "
"clear to you.  How do you study it out? Keep these rules in mind:"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:14
msgid "Rule 1 - Interpret according to the exact meaning of the words."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:15
msgid ""
"The more precise we can be with the exact, original meaning of the words the "
"better our interpretation will be.  Try to find the exact meaning of the key "
"words by following these steps:"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><orderedlist><listitem><formalpara><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:20
msgid "Definition"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><orderedlist><listitem><formalpara><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:21
msgid ""
"Look up the definition in a Greek or Hebrew dictionary.  For verbs, the verb "
"tense is also crucial."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><orderedlist><listitem><formalpara><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:27
msgid ""
"Compare scripture with scripture.  Seeing how the same Greek or Hebrew word "
"(not the English word) is used in scripture may clarify or throw new light "
"on the definition.  How does the same author use this word elsewhere? Other "
"authors? Your reference tools may give you uses of the word in non-biblical "
"documents, as well.  Why do we have to go to the original languages; why "
"isn't the English word good enough? <emphasis>Because more than one greek "
"word may be translated into the same english word, and the greek words may "
"have different shades of meaning.</emphasis>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:37
msgid "Example 1A"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:38
msgid ""
"Jn.20:17 <emphasis>\"Touch me not\"</emphasis> (KJV) sounds harsh, doesn't "
"it? Sounds like Jesus doesn't want to be touched now that He is risen, that "
"He is too holy or something.  But that doesn't seem right, so let's look it "
"up in Spiros Zodhiates' <emphasis>The Complete Word Study New Testament</"
"emphasis> (AMG Publishers, 1991)."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:42
msgid ""
"Definition: Turning to John 20:17, above the word \"Touch\" we see \"pim680."
"\" The letters give us a code for the part of speech, and the number refers "
"to Strong's dictionary reference.  Let's look up the definition (p. 879).  "
"\"680.  Haptomai; from hapto (681), touch.  Refers to such handling of an "
"object as to exert a modifying influence upon it... Distinguished from "
"pselaphao (5584), which actually only means to touch the surface of "
"something. \" Now look up \"pim.\" The grammar codes in Zodhiates come right "
"after Revelation; on p. 849 we see that pim stands for \"present imperative "
"active (80)\".  On p.857, \"Present Imperative.  In the active voice, it may "
"indicate a command to do something in the future which involves continuous "
"or repeated action or, when it is negated, a command to stop doing "
"something. \" This is a negative command, so it is to stop doing something "
"that is already occuring.  So, what have we found?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:50
msgid ""
"<emphasis>Mary is already clinging to Jesus, and he is saying to stop "
"holding him!</emphasis>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:53
msgid "Example 1B"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:54
msgid ""
"In James 5:14, <emphasis>Elders are told to pray and anoint someone who is "
"sick</emphasis>.  What is this anointing?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:55
msgid ""
"Definition of aleipho (218) - \"to oil\" (Strong's); but we also have "
"another Greek word translated \"anoint\", chrio (5548) - \"to smear or rub "
"with oil, i.e. to consecrate to an office or religious service"
"\" (Strong's).  Since it's a verb, consider the tense also, \"apta\" aorist "
"participle active.  \"The aorist participle expresses simple action, as "
"opposed to continuous action...When its relaitonship to the main verb is "
"temporal, it usually signifies action prior to that of the main verb."
"\" (Zodhiates p.851)"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:64
msgid "Mt.6:17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:65
msgid "Mk.16:1 [the women] brought spices that they might come and anoint Him."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:66
msgid ""
"Mk.6:13 And they were...anointing with oil many sick people and healing them."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:67
msgid "Lk.7:38 [...] kissing His feet and anointing them with the perfume"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:68
msgid ""
"Jn.12:3 Mary [...] anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped them with her hair"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:62
msgid ""
"Cross-references for aleipho: <placeholder type=\"orderedlist\" id=\"0\"/>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:74
msgid ""
"Lk.4:18 <quote>The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me "
"to preach [...]</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:75
msgid "Acts 4:27 Jesus, whom Thou hast anointed"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:76
msgid "Acts 10:38 God anointed Jesus with the Holy Ghost and power"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para><orderedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:77
msgid "2 Cor.1:21 Now He who...anointed us is God"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><itemizedlist><listitem><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:72
msgid "Cross-references of chrio: <placeholder type=\"orderedlist\" id=\"0\"/>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:82
msgid ""
"So what's the difference between aleipho and chrio? Look back over the cross-"
"references and the definitions, and sum up the difference: <emphasis>&quot;"
"aleipho&quot; is a practical use of oil and &quot;chrio&quot; is a "
"spiritual</emphasis>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:85
msgid ""
"As an illustration (although the word is not used) of the practical use of "
"oil at that time, when the good Samaritan cared for the man beat up by "
"robbers he poured oil and wine in the wound.  So oil had a medicinal use in "
"Jesus' day."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:89
msgid ""
"Now let's apply what we just learned by this word study to James 5:14 "
"<emphasis>\"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the "
"church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of "
"the Lord.\"</emphasis> Is \"anointing\" spiritual or practical? Practical!"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:93
msgid ""
"And the tense in Greek, the aorist participle, would be better translated "
"\"having anointed,\" so the order is the anointing first, then the prayer "
"(\"in the name of the Lord\"refers to the prayer, not the anointing).  James "
"5 is saying that the elders should give the sick person medicine and pray "
"for him in the name of the Lord.  Doesn't that express a beautiful balance "
"of practical and spiritual in our God!"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><title>
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msgid "Rule 2 - Interpret within the biblical context"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:105
msgid ""
"Interpret scripture in harmony with other scripture.  What do the verses on "
"each side say? What is the theme of the chapter? the book? Does your "
"interpretation fit with these? If not, it is flawed.  Usually, the context "
"supplies what we need to correctly interpret the passage.  Context is key.  "
"If confusion remains as to the meaning after we have interpreted the text "
"within its context, we have to look further."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:110
msgid "Example 2A"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:111
msgid ""
"In a previous lesson we considered Jn.3:5 <emphasis>\"born of water and the "
"Spirit.\"</emphasis> In context, what is the water under discussion here?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:113
msgid ""
"Water baptism is not under discussion here, which would be a big switch from "
"the subject being discussed by Jesus and Nicodemus.  Watch out for a sudden "
"change of topic, it may be a clue that your interpretation has been "
"derailed! The water is the amniotic fluid, \"born of water\" = natural birth."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:117
msgid "Example 2B"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:118
msgid ""
"1 Cor.14:34 <quote>Let the women keep silent in the churches</quote> has to "
"be taken within the biblical context of 1 Cor.11:5 <quote>every woman [...] "
"while praying or prophesying [...]</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:121
msgid "Example 2C"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:122
msgid ""
"Acts 2:38 <quote>And Peter said to them, &quot;Repent, and let each of you "
"be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins "
"[...]&quot;</quote>.  Is this teaching baptismal regeneration? If this was "
"the only verse of scripture we had, we would have to conclude that.  But in "
"the light of the clear teaching elsewhere that regeneration happens by faith "
"in Christ, we have to interpret it otherwise.  Peter is urging baptism as a "
"way for his hearers to respond to the gospel.  If baptism were the pathway "
"to being born again, how could Paul write 1 Cor.1:17 <emphasis>\"For Christ "
"did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel\"</emphasis>?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:134
msgid "Rule 3 - Interpret within the historical and cultural context"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:136
msgid ""
"At first we are not asking <quote>What does it mean to me?</quote> but "
"<quote>What did it mean to the original readers?</quote>; later we can ask, "
"<quote>What does it mean to me?</quote>.  We have to take into account the "
"historical and cultural background of the author and the recipients."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:139
msgid "Example 3A"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:139
msgid ""
"<quote>3 days &amp; 3 nights</quote> (Mt.12:40) have led some to come up "
"with a \"Wednesday crucifixion theory,\" esp. the cult of Armstrongism.  How "
"could Jesus die on Friday afternoon and rise Sunday morning yet \"be raised "
"on the third day\" (Mt.16:21)? Exact meanings of \"three\" or \"days\" won't "
"help explain the apparent contradiction."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:144
msgid ""
"We need an historical tidbit: Jews counted any part of a day as a full day, "
"as we would count buckets of water (if there were six and one-half buckets "
"of water, we would say there were 7 buckets of water even if one was only "
"partly full).  So to the Jewish mind, any part of a day counted as a full "
"day, and days started at 6 p.m. and ended at 6 p.m.  Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 "
"p.m. = day 1.  Friday 6 p.m. to Saturday 6 p.m. = day 2.  Saturday 6 p.m. to "
"Sunday 5 or so a.m. = day 3.  Interpreting within the cultural context keeps "
"us out of trouble."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:151
msgid "Example 3B"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:151
msgid ""
"Gen.15:7-21.  The historical context is that cutting animals in two and then "
"walking between the pieces was the normal way of entering a contract in "
"Abraham's day.  Both parties walked between, taking the pledge that "
"dismemberment would happen to them if they didn't live up to their part of "
"the contract.  But in this case only God goes thru, making it a unilateral "
"covenant."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:159
msgid "Rule 4 - Interpret according to the normal usage of words in language"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:160
msgid ""
"Let literal language be literal and figurative language be figurative.  And "
"watch out for idioms, which have special meanings."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:163
msgid "Example 4A"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:164
msgid "<quote>evil eye</quote> in Mt.6:23."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:165
msgid ""
"Rule 1, definition of \"evil\" and \"eye\" - no help here.  Rule 2, context: "
"seems to confuse us even more.  It doesn't seem to fit with what goes before "
"and after! This should tip us off that we aren't understanding it rightly!!"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:168
msgid ""
"What we have here is a Hebrew idiom, <quote>evil eye</quote>.  Let's look up "
"other uses of this idiom: Mt.20:15 \"<emphasis>Is it not lawful for me to do "
"what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious [lit.\"evil\"] "
"because I am generous [lit. \"good\"]?</emphasis>\" We find that having an "
"\"evil eye\" is a Hebrew idiom for being stingy or envious.  Now go back to "
"Mt.6 and notice how this understanding ties in so perfectly to the context."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:174
msgid "Example 4B"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:175
msgid "Is.59:1 <quote>The Lord's hand is not short;</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:176
msgid "Deut.33:27 <quote>Underneath are the everlasting arms.</quote>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:178
msgid ""
"References to body parts of God are used by Latter-Day Saints to prove that "
"God was once a man just as we are.  Once they convince people of that, they "
"go on to teach that we can become God just like He is! At a lecture he was "
"giving, a group of Mormon elders challenged Walter Martin (author of "
"<emphasis>Kingdom of the Cults</emphasis>)  with an enumeration of verses "
"like these.  Dr. Martin then asked the Mormons to read one more scripture: "
"Ps.91:4 <quote>He will cover you with His feathers; And under His wings "
"shalt thou trust</quote>.  W.M. said, <quote>By the same rules of "
"interpretation that you just proved God to be a man, you just proved that He "
"is a bird</quote>.  The Mormons had to laugh as they realised the "
"ridiculousness of their position."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:189
msgid ""
"Rule 5 - Understand the purpose of parables and the difference between a "
"parable and an allegory"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:190
msgid ""
"An allegory is: <emphasis>A story where each element has a meaning.</"
"emphasis>"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:191
msgid "Every parable is an allegory, true or false?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:193
msgid ""
"Some parables are allegories, for instance, the parable of the sower is an "
"allegory: the seed is the word of God, the thorns are worries and greed, "
"etc.  But most parables are not allegories but simply stories to illustrate "
"one point.  It's dangerous to get our doctrine from parables; they can be "
"twisted to say all sorts of things.  We need to get our doctrine from clear "
"scriptures that lay it out; then if a parable illustrates that, fine."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:198
msgid "Example 5A"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:199
msgid ""
"The parable of the widow with the unrighteous judge in Lk.18:1-8. This story "
"illustrates one lesson: boldness in prayer.  If we draw it into an allegory, "
"what do we have?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:201
msgid ""
"All sorts of violence happens to the meanings: God is reluctant to protect "
"the rights of widows, prayer \"bothers\" Him, etc."
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><title>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:204
msgid "Example 5B"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:205
msgid ""
"The parable of the unrighteous steward in Lk.16:1-9.  What is the point of "
"the parable? Is it an allegory?"
msgstr ""

#. type: Content of: <chapter><section><section><para>
#: how2-interpretation.docbook:207
msgid ""
"The steward is commended for only one thing, his shrewdness in using what he "
"had to prepare for a time when he wouldn't have it.  But he is not commended "
"for his unethical behavior in cheating his master."
msgstr ""