Interpreting The Call Of A Man Of God, Apostle Paul As A Case Study.

      The call to ministry has five parts, according to Ray Gilder, a bi-vocational pastor. Exodus 3, 4, Moses. Jeremiah 1:5-10, Isaiah 6, Amos 7:14-15, and Jonah 1:1-2 are all examples of prophetic writings. Many Old Testament prophets’ precise calls are detailed in the Bible. RECEIVING THE CALL In deference to the … Read more

BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION OF MINISTRY, APOSTLE PAUL AS A CASE STUDY.

The ministry of Apostle Paul has actually caused a great effect, on today’s ministry. If we study the character of Apostle Paul, we will have God’s ideal and ideal pastors which we will do well follow.   BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION OF MINISTRY, APOSTLE PAUL AS A CASE STUDY IMPLICATION OF APOSTLE PAUL’S MINISTRY TO THE … Read more

The Importance Of Hermeneutics In The Call, Life And Ministry Of A Man Of God, Using Apostle Paul As A Figure.

In pastoral calling, One must be sent into the harvest by God alone Matt. 9:38 KJV. Who Is A Pastor? As I also make my references to the life and implication of our contemporary ministers. A minister (pastor) is God’s or Christ’s representative in this world. He is called out and separated from the world … Read more

METHODS OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION

  Many of the various methods and systems of interpretation that others have used, attempted, and taught throughout the years are not adequate. We may be critical of some of the techniques used, even if we admire the accomplishments of these men in the past. The goal of biblical hermeneutics is to decipher the levels … Read more

A BIBLE INTERPRETER (HERMENEUTICS) AND HIS QUALIFICATIONS

  It takes being in line with God’s spirit for an accurate interpretation of the word of God. Interpretation of God’s word belongs to God alone, says Joseph in Gen 40:8. Also, there is also academic knowledge compulsory for an accurate bible interpretation-Hermeneutics. QUALIFICATIONS OF A BIBLE INTERPRETER 1. Spiritual qualifications: That spiritual qualification has … Read more

Hermeneutics And Biblical Studies.

Hermeneutics is not isolated from other fields of Bible study. It is related to the study of canon, textual criticism, historical criticism, exegesis, exposition, Biblical and systematic theology.   THE RELATION OF HERMENEUTICS TO OTHER FIELDS OF BIBLICAL STUDIES Among these fields of biblical study, the area which conceptually precedes all Other is the study … Read more

UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPREATING GODS WORD

The word hermeneutics is said to have had its origin in the name Hermes, the Greek god (the god of art and eloquence) who served as a messenger for the gods, transmitting and interpreting their communications to their fortunate or often unfortunate recipients. As a theological discipline, hermeneutics is the science and art of the … Read more