To be able to faithful interpret a certain passage, we need to study Systematic Theology. Why you ask? Because if we are to understand what the bible is saying at a certain text, we need to understand what the bible says as a whole on certain topics, so we must be careful to not interpret something that contradicts what might be said in another text. The bible is the inspired word of God and does not contradict. This assumes the bible is unified and has coherent meaning and clear message. We are also to understand the bible in its redemptive-historical context. Together we get a fulling and faithful understanding to interpret. We will discuss this more in our chapter for this week. Please read chapter 4 and be ready to discuss. If you would like some extra reading feel free to read the appendix. This will not be required but can aid in discuss. See you all thursday at 6pm.
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