Studying the Bible in light of its context is of utmost importance. In the last two episodes we examined the importance of context and in this episode we continue to look at seven different key contexts you need to know when you read and study the Word of God.
In this particular episode, we look at the grammatical and linguistic contexts. Learn what these contexts are, why they are important, and hear some examples of how studying the Bible in light of history and culture helps you understand the Bible.
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7 Types of Context
1. Historical Context
2. Cultural Context
3. Linguistic + Grammatical Context
- Words and their meanings (with original languages of the Bible)
- Grammar
- Matthew 28:18-20 – And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to keep all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- The main command in the Great Commission is “make disciples” … and it entails going, baptizing, and teaching (the word “go” in Greek is presumed, for example it would be better translateed “while you are going”
- Matthew 28:18-20 – And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to keep all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
4. Literary Context
- Bible Genre Examples
- Apocalyptic (Revelation)
- Biography/Narrative (Gospels, Acts)
- Exposition (James, Hebrews, 1 & 2 Peter)
- Oratory (John 13-17)
- Parable (Matthew 13:1-53)
- Poetry (Job, Psalms, Song of Solomon)
- Prophecy (Isaiah – Malachi)
- Proverb/Wisdom (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes)
- Journalistic Questions (who, what, when, where, why, how)
Bonus Resources
- Gain more resources and helps for your Bible study
- Check out my recommended resources for Bible study (including helps for context)
- Experience the best way to learn the geography and visual context by going on a Bible Study Tour with me to Israel
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NRJohnson (Nathan Johnson) is the host of the Deeper Christian Podcast and has an overwhelming passion for Jesus, the Gospel, and Studying God’s Word. He is a writer, teacher, and communicator who helps other believers understand and apply the Bible as they grow and mature in their faith—desiring that they gain greater intimacy with Christ, experience the victorious Christian life, and transform the world through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Read more about him here.
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Many Christians feel frustrated because they don’t grow spiritually. The Deeper Christian Podcast helps equip Christians to understand the Word of God and cultivate a passionate love for Jesus that turns the world upside down.
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