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| Inductive Studies
in Galatians with Chris Lang |
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Spring 2000
Class goals:
To develop a deeper understanding of the content, structure and meaning of the book of Galatians.
To gain mastery of the Inductive Study method.
To cultivate a love for studying the Word.
Class assignments:
Inductive exercises including in-class exercises (~18).
Memorize the passage or verse in Galatians which most succinctly states Paul’s main thesis.
Grading
Grading will be based on:
1) the percentage of assignments completed
2) your ability to master the Inductive Study method.
Week One:
Intro to Inductive Method:
Paragraph Study: 1:1-5; 1:6-10
Assignment:
Read Galatians twice; Acts 13-15
Paragraph Study: 1:11-2:10; 2:11-21
Identify theme passage
Week Two:
How to Read the Bible
Review Homework
Discuss Historical Situation:
Paragraph Study: 3:1-5; 3:6-14
Assignment:
Paragraph Study: 3:15-18; 3:19-24
Memorize theme passage
Week Three
Review Homework
Paragraph Study: 3:25-29; 4:1-7
Assignment:
Paragraph Study: 4:8-11; 4:12-20
Read background literature TBD
Week Four
Review Homework
Paragraph Study: 4:21-31; 5:1-12
Assignment
Paragraph Study: 5:13-15; 5:16-24
Week Five
Review Homework
Paragraph Study: 5:25-6:10; 6:11-18
Concluding thoughts on Galatians
Paragraph Divisions (for the purpose of this class)
| 1:1-5 | 4:1-7 |
1:6-10 |
4:8-11 |
| 1:11-2:10 | 4:12-20 |
| 2:11-21 | 4:21-31 |
| 3:1-5 | 5:1-12 |
| 3:6-14 | 5:13-15 |
| 3:15-18 | 5:16-24 |
| 3:19-24 | 5:25-6:10 |
| 3:25-29 | 6:11-18 |
Suggested Reading
Interpretation
Norman R. Ericson, "Interpreting the Petrine Literature" in The Literature and Meaning of Scripture, edited by Morris Inch and Hassell Bullock.
Fee and Stuart, "Learning to Think Contextually" and "The Hermeneutical Questions," in How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth, pp.43-71.
Stein, "The Game of Correspondence—Epistles," in Playing By the Rules, pp.169-186.
Galatians
John R. W. Stott, The Message of Galatians from The Bible Speaks Today commentary series, edited by John Stott, Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1986.
Richard Longenecker, Galatians, Word Biblical Commentary series, Word, 1990.
F. F. Bruce, Galatians, NIGTC, Eerdmans: Grand Rapids, 1982.
