Presuppositions
- What are some factors that prejudice a reader of the Bible?
- What had blinded the disciples that they could not comprehend what Jesus was telling them about his death?
- Is it necessary to rid one's self of prejudices or will God understand the situation?
Translation and Interpretation
- What value is there for preachers who have not studied Biblical languages to refer to Greek and Hebrew usage?
- Does study of other ancient documents also urge learning of the original languages? What are the limitations of translations?
- Have electronic translators eliminated the need for learning languages?
The Bible and Culture
- What makes Greek culture different from Hebrew culture?
- Why does Christianity seem like a Western religion?
- How can missionaries help themselves and their religion to not be seen as a foreign religion?
Our Sinful and Fallen Nature
- What did Jesus do that antagonized the religious leaders of his day?
- Could Jesus have done anything to help them not feel threatened? Would that have necessitated any sacrifice of his mission and message?
- How can scripture be used so often by both sides of an issue?
Why Interpretation is Important
- How do various denominations come up with differing doctrines from the same Bible?
- Are preachers going to be held responsible for teaching wrong doctrine if they were sincere?
- Have Adventists been guilty of misusing texts to defend their teachings?