Homiletics Final Flashcards
Literal
To take things at face value for exactly what they are.
For example, when God parted the Red Sea, he actually parted the Red Sea OK
Figurative
Symbolic
Things are symbols for meaning and understanding
When the word of God says to “drink of his blood and eat of his flesh”, it is symbolic of communion
Common sense
Using sound judgment
Making informed decisions based on God’s word
To act in a way that is pious and informative
I don’t just say or act on impulse. Know the things of the Lord then act accordingly
The Text
- Find out the meaning of the text
- Find out the origin, for example, is it Greek or Latin
- Be mindful of your audience
- Use resources
Rules of Grammar
- Common sense. Helps us ascertain if the passage we chose is figurative or literal.
- If any interpretation is inconsistent, it cannot be true
- Do not add or take away from scripture
4 Sources of Interpretation of Text
- The text itself
- The context: Look at the verses before the text, and the verses in chapters after the text. It provides the who what where when and why?
- Parallel passages: other scriptures that correlate with your text
- Resources outside the text to enhance your sermon.
Examples,
Matthew Henry commentary
concordance I got a disco fix it. 
The Context
 Informs the reader, whether the language used should be literal or figurative
Look up versus before, and after the text
The purpose is to provide clarity
Resources
Used to enhance and enrich your sermon
-Matthew Henry commentary
-Concordance
-How far is Greek testament?
-Wycliffe Bible commentary
4-Step Process to Examine the Passage
- Examine all details.
- Examine it critically with an open eye
- Exegetically: by drawing out from the word of God.
- Faithfully: it is the word of God!
Parallel Passaging
Other passages of scripture that have the same meaning
Parallel passages substantiate the text we choose to use
It is important that we understand the basis of the sermon
