Studying the Word - Books in Context

Summary

This lesson is part of the series titled Studying the Word and is subtitled Books in Context. In it we focus on 6 factors that will help us understand the books of the Bible and how we should approach them when interpreting the Word of God. Those factors are the author, time frame, location, original audience, genre, and original purpose. 

Scriptures Referenced

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; –Titus 1:1

In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. –Genesis 7:11

In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign. Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. –2 Kings 8:25

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? –Mark 4:37-38

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. –Matthew 14:24-25

Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: –1 Corinthians 1:2

Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. –Exodus 15:1

I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. –1 Corinthians 4:14

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.  –Luke 1:3-4