Keys to Words Interpretation Class
This online video class is FREE of charge to participants. Each class session is approximately 1 hour long. Participants use computers, laptops, or smart phones to hook up during class sessions.
Detailed Class Description
Class 1 - Class Introduction Laying the Foundation for the Class
- Instructor/participant introductions
- Class resources
- Establish integrity of God’s Word
- Learn about translation of God’s word and different versions of the Bible
Class 2 (Step 1) The individual word must be understood
- Learn how Greek and Hebrew words in the Strongs Concordance
- Resources to find accurate meaning of hard to understand words
Class 3 (Step 2) The words must be in harmony with the verse as well as all scriptures relating to the subject.
- Understand how words are translated from the Greek and Hebrew into English
- Resources to help clarify hard to understand verses
Class 4 (Step 3) The verse must fit with the immediate context
- Finding accuracy in a verse by reading the context relating to the verse
- Learn how to dig deep, drill down to find a specific topic in the word of God
- Resources to help clarify context surrounding verses
Class 5 (Step 4) The immediate context must flow with the remote context
- Locating remote context about the same scriptural topic
- Definition of scripture build-up
- How to use scripture-built up to provide additional details for specific Biblical records
- Look at how the word or a phrase was used before in the Bible
Class 6 (Step 5) The words must be understood in light of “to whom it is written”
- Learn about the 3 different groups that are addressed in the Bible
- Learn about the 7 Biblical administrations (Biblical time periods)
- Learn which books of the Bible cover each administration
- Learn which books of the Bible were written directly to us (the born again believers), in this day and time
- See how commandments given in newer administrations are greater than and replace the similar commandment given in an older administration
Class 7 (Step 6) The words must be understood in light of orientalisms, customs, and mannerisms
- Definitions of orientalisms, customs, and mannerisms
- Examples of orientalisms, customs, and mannerisms
- Using clear verses to help clarify unclear verses
- Resources to help you learn more about orientalisms, customs, and mannerisms
Class 8 (Step 7) The words must be understood in light of “figures of speech”
- Define figures of speech
- Examples of common figures of speech
- Free resource to learn more about figures of speech
- Explore approaches to studying God’s word