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A P P L I C A T I O N (How the passage affects my…
A P P L I C A T I O N
(How the passage affects my life)
Definition: The process of discovering the principles of truth in Scripture that are meant to affect one's belief and behavior and diligently putting that truth into practice in one's life.
Application reflects the specific life situation of the reader and will vary from Christian to Christian
Importance of Application
1.
The nature of the spiritual life (John 13:17)
2. The purpose of the Scriptures (II Timothy 3:16)
Problems with Application
Does the teaching directly apply to me or general principle?
Specific Direct Application
OT epistles teaching directly apply to us.
General Indirect Application
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eaching of narratives and OT laws indirectly apply to us thru general principles.
Two Steps help to determine the choice.
Contest
1. Context may tell you it is not meant to be applied.
2. Author may limit the application by addressing himself to a limited group.
3. Obvious requirement of history and culture may limit the application.
Additional Revelation
Subsequent revelation may limit the application of some Scriptures.
Process of Application
Attitude of dependence on God permeate the process
A. Know Yourself
Be honest re: strengths and weaknesses
Be open to others perpectives!
Be teachable
B. Guidelines for making a legitimate application.
Determine the original applications intended.
Evaluate the level of specifity of those applications. Are they transferable across time and space to other audiences?
If they are not directly applicable, identify one or more broader cross-cultural principles that the specific elements of the text reflect.
Find appropriate applications that embody the broader principles.
Applications are best understood as priority responsibilities within priority relationships
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C. Meditate of the Passages.
Memorize It!
Write It Down Somewhere
D. Implementation: Practice What You've Learned.
Be Specific
Be Prayerful
Set Appropriate goals and courses
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Obstacles to Application
Mistaking interpretation for application
Procastination
Emotional Response Alone
Trying to Achieve Instant Results
Only Applying in the Area of Behavior
3. Efficacy of the Scriptures - Relevant & Practical (Romans 10:17)