Application
we cannot apply the Bible without knowing what it means but we can know the Bible without living it
Importance of Application
Application is 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
The purpose of the scriptures, to change men
The nature of the Spiritual life
Problem with Application
Does the specifics teaching in scripture directly apply to me or does the general principle behind the teaching apply to me
Two steps to determine choice 1.Context 2. Additional Revelation
Process of Application
An attitude of dependence upon God should permeate the process
Know yourself 1. Be teachable 2. Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses 3. Be open to the perspective of others
Determine the original applications intended by the passage
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Find appropriate applications that embody the broader principles
My relationship with God
My relationship with self
My relationship with others
My relationship with Satan
Meditate on the passage 1. Memorize it 2. write it down somewhere
Implementation Practice what you have learned