By J. Scott Duvall
Grasping God’s note has confirmed itself in study rooms around the state as a useful aid to scholars who are looking to tips on how to learn, interpret, and practice the Bible for themselves. The 3rd version, revised in line with suggestions from professors, will proceed to serve college-level scholars and lay rookies good of their quest to achieve a company clutch at the rock of God’s note. outdated testomony student J. Daniel Hays and New testomony professional J. Scott Duvall supply useful, hands-on workouts to lead scholars throughout the interpretive method. to stress the Bible’s redemptive arc and inspire correlation around the canon, the authors have incorporated a decision to “cross into the remainder of Scripture” as an extra step within the Interpretive trip. This variation has additionally been rearranged for readability and comprises up-to-date illustrations, appendices, bibliography, and assignments. an internet site for professors deals broad educating fabrics, and an accompanying revised workbook (Grasping God’s observe Workbook—sold individually) offers scholars extra perform in examining and reading the Bible.
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Of course, grasping the Scriptures, or holding on to Jesus Christ in faith, is only a figure of speech. The truth of the matter is that when we grasp the message of God’s love for us, it — or rather, God — grasps us. This is the true end of biblical interpretation: to know as we are known. In the final analysis, grasping God’s Word is a matter of life and death. Needy sinners, we need to let go of the cultural baggage that weighs us down and to hold firmly on to the words of Scripture for dear life.
They must absolutely not work on Saturday (the Sabbath) and face execution if they do! Even in the New Testament, where most Christians feel a little more “at home,” people are commanded to greet one another with a kiss, to wash each others’ feet, and to sell everything they have and give the money to the poor. Women are told not to wear pearls or gold jewelry, to cover their heads with a veil, and to keep quiet in church. Christians today obviously do not obey all of these commands — but why not?
Our approach is also hands-on. Through the abundant use of biblical examples and hands-on assignments, we hope to involve students in the nitty-gritty of biblical interpretation while guiding them through the process. Students should plan on getting their hands dirty as they learn how to dig deeper into God’s Word. What Kind of Book Is Grasping God’s Word? Most books on interpreting the Bible fall into one of two categories. , Howard C. Hendricks and William D. Hendricks, Living by the Book; Rick Warren, Personal Bible Study Methods).