New Testament Exegesis: Understanding and Applying the New Testament (BI206) teaches how to study, interpret, and apply the NT using twelve logical steps. The course provides a thorough demonstration of how the exegetical process is performed, complete with extensive examples, and each unit includes a list of resources for further study. Priority is consistently given to the biblical text itself, with the exhortation to become careful readers of God’s Word and ultimately to be mastered by it.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and Course
1m
Introduction to Exegesis and Theology
What Is Exegesis?
5m
Twelve Steps for Exegesis and Theology
6m
Exegesis vis-à-vis Theology
8m
Study vis-à-vis Prayer
7m
Organizing Your Theological Library
6m
Resources: Exegesis
7m
Genre
Starting with Text Criticism or with Genre
2m
Principles for Interpreting the Bible
7m
Interpreting Figures of Speech
7m
Genres in the Gospels and Acts
7m
Interpreting the Gospels and Acts
10m
Interpreting Parables
5m
Example: Prodigal Son (Luke 15)
7m
Interpreting the Epistles
6m
Interpreting the Book of Revelation
9m
Resources: Genre
2m
Textual Criticism
What Is Textual Criticism?
6m
Evaluating Variant Readings
9m
KJV-Only and Inerrancy
5m
Example (1 Cor 13:3)
5m
Resources: Text Criticism
7m
Translation
Four Qualities of an Excellent Translation
5m
Approaches to Bible Translation
4m
Comparing Contemporary Translations
9m
Comparing the NASB with the ESV and NIV
3m
How to Disagree about Bible Translation Philosophy
4m
Alternative to Bickering (Part 1)
8m
Alternative to Bickering (Part 2)
9m
Translating Figurative Language and Cultural Issues
9m
Importance of Dignified Translations
4m
Translating with Gender Accuracy
8m
Footnotes in Bible Translations
3m
Translation Examples
6m
Resources: Translation
9m
Greek Grammar
Basics of Greek Grammar (Part 1)
5m
Basics of Greek Grammar (Part 2)
4m
Exegetically Significant Words, Phrases, and Clauses
3m
Analyzing the Nominative Case
6m
Analyzing the Genitive Case
8m
Analyzing the Dative Case
9m
Analyzing the Accusative Case
3m
Analyzing Articles
9m
Analyzing Verbal Aspect
11m
Analyzing the Infinitives
7m
Analyzing Participles (Part 1)
6m
Analyzing Participles (Part 2)
6m
Analyzing Antecedents of Pronouns
6m
Resources: Greek Grammar
9m
Diagramming an Argument
Tracing the Argument in Greek
7m
Propositional Relations
11m
Creating an Argument Diagram
6m
Eight Steps for Phrasing
12m
Phrasing for Tracing the Argument
3m
Phrasing 1 Peter 5:6–7
5m
Phrasing Matthew 28:19–20a
4m
Phrasing Jude 20–21
3m
Phrasing Romans 11:33–36
4m
Phrasing Colossians 1:9–14
4m
Phrasing Romans 3:21–26
5m
Resources: Diagramming
6m
Historical-Cultural Context
The Need for Background Information
8m
Examples Where Background Information Is Necessary
7m
Sufficiency and Clarity of Scripture
3m
Questions for Analyzing the Historical-Cultural Context
5m
Mirror Reading
8m
Primary Sources for Historical-Cultural Context
11m
Using Jewish and Graeco-Roman Resources
10m
Example: Eye of a Needle (Matt 19:24)
3m
Example: Rhetoric (1 Cor 2:1–5)
4m
Resources: Historical-Cultural Context
10m
Literary Context
Levels of the Literary Context
8m
The New Testament in Ten Minutes
8m
Suggestions for Reading in Literary Context
10m
Memorizing an Entire New Testament Book
12m
Example: “Judge Not” (Matt 7:1)
6m
Example: “I Can Do All Things” (Phil 4:13)
8m
Resources: Literary Context
3m
Word Studies
The Importance of Word Studies
6m
Four Steps for Doing a Word Study
9m
What to Avoid in Word Studies (Part 1)
6m
What to Avoid in Word Studies (Part 2)
8m
A Thought Experiment on Poor Commentaries
8m
Example: συνείδησις (“Conscience”)
4m
Example: σάρξ and πνεῦμα (“Flesh” and “Spirit”)
9m
Example: μὴ γένοιτο (“God Forbid!”)
3m
Resources: Word Studies
9m
Biblical Theology
Where We Are on the Exegetical-Theological Map
2m
What Is Biblical Theology? (Part 1)
9m
What Is Biblical Theology? (Part 2)
8m
Illustration: Harry Potter
4m
Example: Holiness
12m
Example: Temple (1 Cor 6:19–20)
12m
Example: Mystery (Eph 3:1–6)
10m
Example: Work
8m
Motivation to Do Biblical Theology
5m
Resources: Biblical Theology
13m
Historical Theology
Survey of Historical Theology, and Significant Exegetes and Theologians
6m
Reasons to Study Historical Theology (Part 1)
8m
Reasons to Study Historical Theology (Part 2)
9m
Example: Keswick Theology
8m
Resources: Historical Theology
9m
Systematic Theology
What Is Systematic Theology?
4m
Strengths and Dangers of Systematic Theology (Part 1)
10m
Strengths and Dangers of Systematic Theology (Part 2)
8m
Strengths and Dangers of Systematic Theology (Part 3)
9m
Strengths and Dangers of Systematic Theology (Part 4)
7m
Example: What Is the Gospel?
12m
Example: The Logical Problem of Evil
12m
Resources: Systematic Theology
10m
Practical Theology
What Is Practical Theology?
8m
Guidelines for Applying the Bible (Part 1)
6m
Guidelines for Applying the Bible (Part 2)
5m
Guidelines for Applying the Bible (Part 3)
6m
Guidelines for Applying the Bible (Part 4)
7m
Example: Paul’s Use of Isaiah and Job (Rom 11:34–35)