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Final Project
Crystal Bomgardner
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The nature of scripture
What we believe about revelation, inspiration, inerrancy, and authority shapes every aspect of our lives as Christians and it’s important to understand and articulate the core doctrines that we as believers hold to be true. These doctrines are not simple ideas rather the truth the Lord has allowed us to shape our identity in him.
2/20
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Revelation: The doctrine of revelation is foundational to the Christian faith because it affirms that we do not discover God on our own but rather by the prompting of the Holy Spirit and his conviction in our lives. Inspiration: The inspiration of scripture is important because we need to be grounded in confidence that the Bible is not just a religious book but rather the all powerful word and revelation of God for us (Matthew 5:18)
Inerrancy: Inerrancy gives Christians confidence that the Bible can be fully trusted in all it says. Authority: Scripture holds ultimate authority because it is the very Word of God and should be read with full authority (Matthew 28:18–20)
Important elemnts
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6 You shall not commit adultery.
2 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
8 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
4 Honor your father and mother.
1 No other Gods
10 You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
7 You shall not steal.
3 Remember to keep holy the LORD’s Day.
5 You shall not kill.
9 You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
4/20
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The 10 Commandments are two parts: The first four commandments - people’s relationship with God, emphasizing relationship, worship and reverence. Remaining six commands - address interpersonal ethics, outlining how individuals should relate to one another and relationships they have with the fellow man.
A Guide: They remind us to be content with what we have and avoid jealousy or envy toward others.
Important Elements
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The Apostles’ Creed
The Father
The Son
The Apostles’ Creed serves as a summed up version of the gospel message found in Biblical Scripture. It reflects the core foundational truths of the Christian faith and it is sourced directly from biblical teachings about the trinity and the gospel. It can also function as both a tool and a declaration of faith that aligns with the overall narrative of Jesus’ death, resurrection and redemption found in the Bible (Mathew, Mark, Luke and John).
The Holy Spirit
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The Creed itself emerged in the early centuries of the Church as a baptismal confession, and it was valued for its simplicity and doctrinal clarity.
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The lord’s prayer
The Lord’s Prayer can be found in Matthew 6:9–13 and Luke 11:2–4. It was given to the disciple by Jeuss to serve as a guide of how to pray. Unlike many prayers in Scripture that are spontaneous or situational like David’s laments in the Psalms or Hannah’s plea in 1 Samuel 1, the Lord’s Prayer provides a theologically structured pattern for addressing God.
8/20
00:20
What is Prayer?
Do you know how to pray?
The Lord's Prayer
9/20
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Observation is the first step in the inductive Bible study method, which also includes Interpretation and Application. In the observation phase, I may asks: “What does the text say?” without coming up with my own conclusions or applying personal opinions. It's about carefully examining the biblical text to gather facts, see patterns, notice key terms, and understand the setting and characters.
Observation
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Ruth 1-2
Observe words or phrases: In my chosen text the word “Return” is used repeatedly.
Observation questions:1. Who is Elimelech, and why does he decide to leave Bethlehem for Moab? 2. What does Naomi mean when she says, “Call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me”?
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theological context interpretation
Theological context interpretation means understanding a Biblical passage through the perspective of what the entire Bible teaches about God, His character, and His redemptive plan.
It ensures that your interpretation aligns with core biblical truths and doesn’t contradict God’s nature or purposes.
12/20
00:20
Specific to ruth 1-2
In Ruth 1–2, for example of theological context interpretation, we see God’s faithfulness and provision through Boaz and Ruth, pointing to His greater plan of redemption through Christ. This approach helps us see how even small stories fit into the larger theological story of the Bible.
13/20
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cultural context interpretation
A cultural context interpretation involves examining a text in relation to the cultural environment in which it was created or is set. This includes the social norms, values, beliefs, traditions, historical background, religion, gender roles, politics, class structures, and other cultural elements that shape the characters’ behaviors, the themes of the work, and the author’s intent
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Time and Place: Understanding the historical period and geographic location of the text helps reveal how culture influenced the storyline and characters. Social Norms and Values: Analyzing what was considered acceptable or taboo helps explain character motivations or plot points. Power Structures: Looking at hierarchies based on gender, class, race, or religion can shed light on conflicts or themes in the text. Beliefs and Traditions: Cultural and religious beliefs often shape a text’s moral questions or resolutions.
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#BiblicalGenre
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The Book of Ruth is a narrative or historical narrative, and more specifically, it can also be considered a form of short story or novella within biblical literature. It contains real historical settings, but its main purpose is theological and moral, showing God's providence, loyalty, and the unfolding of His plan through everyday human events.
A clear plot involving crisis, decision, and hope
Characters with emotional depth (Naomi, Ruth, Boaz)
Themes of loyalty, kindness (hesed), and redemption
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Literary Context Interpretation Is Important for the Study of Scripture:
Prevents Misinterpretation: Quoting a verse out of context can lead to misunderstandings or theological errors. Reading in context anchors interpretation to the author’s intended message.
Reveals the Flow of Thought: Especially in letters or discourses (like Paul’s epistles or the Sermon on the Mount), understanding how one idea builds on another helps the reader grasp the full argument or exhortation.
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Word Study
A word study is a method of biblical interpretation that involves examining the original language (Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek) of a key word in a passage to better understand its range of meanings, contextual usage, and theological significance.
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Remember: Words in Scripture can have multiple meanings depending on context.
Find the word in the original language
Study how the word is used elsewhere in Scripture.
use a lexicon or interlinear Bible
Key Steps
Consider its meaning in your specific passage.
Identify a key word in the passage
Remember: Translations may not fully capture the depth of the original language.
Remember: Helps uncover richer meaning and avoid misinterpretation.
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Thanks!
Work Cited
- Holsteen, Nathan D. & Michael J. Svigel, Exploring Christian Theology:
Revelation, Scripture, and the Triune God, Bethany House, 2014. ISBN:
9780764211300
2.
- Packer, James I., Growing in Christ, Crossway, 2022. ISBN: 9781433581212
- Piotrowski, Nicholas G., In All the Scriptures: The Three Contexts of Biblical
Hermeneutics, IVP Academic, 2021. ISBN: 9781514002186
- The Bible (KJV)
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Presentation
Final Project
Crystal Bomgardner
PechaKucha-Style
slides
start
1/20
00:20
The nature of scripture
What we believe about revelation, inspiration, inerrancy, and authority shapes every aspect of our lives as Christians and it’s important to understand and articulate the core doctrines that we as believers hold to be true. These doctrines are not simple ideas rather the truth the Lord has allowed us to shape our identity in him.
2/20
00:20
Revelation: The doctrine of revelation is foundational to the Christian faith because it affirms that we do not discover God on our own but rather by the prompting of the Holy Spirit and his conviction in our lives. Inspiration: The inspiration of scripture is important because we need to be grounded in confidence that the Bible is not just a religious book but rather the all powerful word and revelation of God for us (Matthew 5:18)
Inerrancy: Inerrancy gives Christians confidence that the Bible can be fully trusted in all it says. Authority: Scripture holds ultimate authority because it is the very Word of God and should be read with full authority (Matthew 28:18–20)
Important elemnts
3/20
00:20
6 You shall not commit adultery.
2 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
8 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
4 Honor your father and mother.
1 No other Gods
10 You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
7 You shall not steal.
3 Remember to keep holy the LORD’s Day.
5 You shall not kill.
9 You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
4/20
00:20
The 10 Commandments are two parts: The first four commandments - people’s relationship with God, emphasizing relationship, worship and reverence. Remaining six commands - address interpersonal ethics, outlining how individuals should relate to one another and relationships they have with the fellow man. A Guide: They remind us to be content with what we have and avoid jealousy or envy toward others.
Important Elements
5/20
00:20
The Apostles’ Creed
The Father
The Son
The Apostles’ Creed serves as a summed up version of the gospel message found in Biblical Scripture. It reflects the core foundational truths of the Christian faith and it is sourced directly from biblical teachings about the trinity and the gospel. It can also function as both a tool and a declaration of faith that aligns with the overall narrative of Jesus’ death, resurrection and redemption found in the Bible (Mathew, Mark, Luke and John).
The Holy Spirit
👀
6/20
00:20
The Creed itself emerged in the early centuries of the Church as a baptismal confession, and it was valued for its simplicity and doctrinal clarity.
7/20
00:20
The lord’s prayer
The Lord’s Prayer can be found in Matthew 6:9–13 and Luke 11:2–4. It was given to the disciple by Jeuss to serve as a guide of how to pray. Unlike many prayers in Scripture that are spontaneous or situational like David’s laments in the Psalms or Hannah’s plea in 1 Samuel 1, the Lord’s Prayer provides a theologically structured pattern for addressing God.
8/20
00:20
What is Prayer?
Do you know how to pray?
The Lord's Prayer
9/20
00:20
Observation is the first step in the inductive Bible study method, which also includes Interpretation and Application. In the observation phase, I may asks: “What does the text say?” without coming up with my own conclusions or applying personal opinions. It's about carefully examining the biblical text to gather facts, see patterns, notice key terms, and understand the setting and characters.
Observation
10/20
00:20
Ruth 1-2
Observe words or phrases: In my chosen text the word “Return” is used repeatedly.
Observation questions:1. Who is Elimelech, and why does he decide to leave Bethlehem for Moab? 2. What does Naomi mean when she says, “Call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me”?
11/20
00:20
theological context interpretation
Theological context interpretation means understanding a Biblical passage through the perspective of what the entire Bible teaches about God, His character, and His redemptive plan.
It ensures that your interpretation aligns with core biblical truths and doesn’t contradict God’s nature or purposes.
12/20
00:20
Specific to ruth 1-2
In Ruth 1–2, for example of theological context interpretation, we see God’s faithfulness and provision through Boaz and Ruth, pointing to His greater plan of redemption through Christ. This approach helps us see how even small stories fit into the larger theological story of the Bible.
13/20
00:20
cultural context interpretation
A cultural context interpretation involves examining a text in relation to the cultural environment in which it was created or is set. This includes the social norms, values, beliefs, traditions, historical background, religion, gender roles, politics, class structures, and other cultural elements that shape the characters’ behaviors, the themes of the work, and the author’s intent
14/20
00:20
Time and Place: Understanding the historical period and geographic location of the text helps reveal how culture influenced the storyline and characters. Social Norms and Values: Analyzing what was considered acceptable or taboo helps explain character motivations or plot points. Power Structures: Looking at hierarchies based on gender, class, race, or religion can shed light on conflicts or themes in the text. Beliefs and Traditions: Cultural and religious beliefs often shape a text’s moral questions or resolutions.
15/20
00:20
💡
#BiblicalGenre
16/20
00:20
The Book of Ruth is a narrative or historical narrative, and more specifically, it can also be considered a form of short story or novella within biblical literature. It contains real historical settings, but its main purpose is theological and moral, showing God's providence, loyalty, and the unfolding of His plan through everyday human events.
A clear plot involving crisis, decision, and hope
Characters with emotional depth (Naomi, Ruth, Boaz)
Themes of loyalty, kindness (hesed), and redemption
17/20
00:20
Literary Context Interpretation Is Important for the Study of Scripture:
Prevents Misinterpretation: Quoting a verse out of context can lead to misunderstandings or theological errors. Reading in context anchors interpretation to the author’s intended message.
Reveals the Flow of Thought: Especially in letters or discourses (like Paul’s epistles or the Sermon on the Mount), understanding how one idea builds on another helps the reader grasp the full argument or exhortation.
18/20
00:20
Word Study
A word study is a method of biblical interpretation that involves examining the original language (Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek) of a key word in a passage to better understand its range of meanings, contextual usage, and theological significance.
19/20
00:20
Remember: Words in Scripture can have multiple meanings depending on context.
Find the word in the original language
Study how the word is used elsewhere in Scripture.
use a lexicon or interlinear Bible
Key Steps
Consider its meaning in your specific passage.
Identify a key word in the passage
Remember: Translations may not fully capture the depth of the original language.
Remember: Helps uncover richer meaning and avoid misinterpretation.
20/20
00:20
Thanks!
Work Cited
👏