Principles for Properly Interpreting the Bible (II)

1. What are the two kinds of context that must be considered when interpreting a passage of Scripture?

2. In Matthew Chapter 5 when Jesus prefaced His statements with "You have heard that it was said...", to what was He referring?

3. What are some of the different types of literary genre that can be found in the Bible and that must be taken into account when interpreting a passage of Scripture?

4. What is "hyperbole"? What is a "metaphor"? Give an example of how failing to recognize literary devices such as these can lead to misinterpretation of Scriptural teaching.

5. What critical event had to happen in order for every member of the church to be able to read and study the Scriptures for himself?