How to read your Bible Part 1

highly symbolic writing that readers would have understood in their day

fictitious stories concerned with the kingdom of God

We should not base our Bible interpretation on current moral standards.

Which version is a free translation?

an accounting of what happened

I should approach the Bible with a _ heart.

Focusing on what the text means to you is the best way to interpret the Bible.

written primarily concerning the covenant between God and Israel.

contains do's and do nots

Which version is a functional equivalence translation?

A belief system based around a specific structure that emphasizes certain things and deemphasizes others.

Best practices for reading and understanding scripture are

Learning from more mature believers is a good practice.

the Bible is relevant to us today.

letters to specific people, churches, or a group of churches

highly symbolic language that overemphasizes to make a point

process of devising the best methods for understanding and interpreting scripture.

Sermons are good replacements for Bible study.

We tend to ignore passages that do not fit our theology.

Most things in the Bible apply uniquely to us.

Our study is fruitless if we don't discover new biblical truths.

Placing biblical sorties within our context is correct interpretive method.

Everybody _ the Bible

What is a good translation for bible study?

We should interpret the Bible to be politically correct.

written from a wise older person to a younger person

Studying the Bible is a lifelong endeavor.

Which version is a formal equivalence translation?