Module 13: Parables
Parables
A. The Nature of Parables
1. etymology-“a placing alongside of" for the purpose of comparison.
Paromia- “a saying by the wayside, a proverb, a maxim” Restricted to John’s Gospel
Dodd- “a parable is a metaphor or simile drawn from nature or common life, arresting the hearer by its vividness or stangeness and leaving the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to rouse it into active thought."
2. Christ on parabolic teaching- Matt. 13: 11-17, Mk. 4:10-12, Lk. 8:8-10
a. He that hath ears to hear let him hear. To teach the responsive disciple.
b. Hide the truth from unresponsive disciple. Aided in hardening their heart in rebellion against God.
3. Four elements of the parable:
a. Earthly element- events, customs, possible occurrences about human life.
b. Spiritual element-teaches theological truth that the parable intends to teach.
c. Analogical element-the analogy between the earthly and the spiritual
d. Interpretational element- the interpretation of the parable.
B. Rules for the Interpretation of Parables-
1. Perspective principles- in relationship to Christology and the Kingdom of God. Lk. 17:20,21; Jn. 3:3
a. the kingdom has come
b. the kingdom is coming Matt. 25:14
2. The Cultural Principles-
a. “In the interpretation of every parable it is necessary to recover as much as possible the local color employed in it.”
b. Study the earthly elements-Farming, weddings, feasts, etc.
3. Exegetical Principles-
a. Determine the one central truth the parable is attempting to teach.
b. Determine how much of the parable is interpreted by the Lord Himself.
c. Determine if there are any clues in the context concerning the parables meaning.
d. The comparative rule- compare with OT associations, Compare with other versions in the Gospels.
4. Doctrinal Principles-
a. Observe the historical sense of the parable. Do not use for proving major theological teachings such Calvinism or Arminianism. Consider what was taught to the immediate listeners .
b. Parables do teach doctrines. But we must use with extreme caution and we must check our results with what is taught by Jesus and the rest of Scripture.
c. The entire edifice of a doctrine should not be resting on the teaching of one or more parables.
This is good advice.
No Lecture Question: Take this time to review your posting status. Make sure you are up to date on these as well as caught up on your reading. Your word study is due by May 31st. This will give you a few more days.
Next week I am going to post the Final. Don't panic! This is an open book, open notes and Bible Final. You will have until June 4th, Mid-night to email me your final. I will give more intstruction when the final is posted.
Be blessed. Have a good weekend.
Pastor David
A. The Nature of Parables
1. etymology-“a placing alongside of" for the purpose of comparison.
Paromia- “a saying by the wayside, a proverb, a maxim” Restricted to John’s Gospel
Dodd- “a parable is a metaphor or simile drawn from nature or common life, arresting the hearer by its vividness or stangeness and leaving the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to rouse it into active thought."
2. Christ on parabolic teaching- Matt. 13: 11-17, Mk. 4:10-12, Lk. 8:8-10
a. He that hath ears to hear let him hear. To teach the responsive disciple.
b. Hide the truth from unresponsive disciple. Aided in hardening their heart in rebellion against God.
3. Four elements of the parable:
a. Earthly element- events, customs, possible occurrences about human life.
b. Spiritual element-teaches theological truth that the parable intends to teach.
c. Analogical element-the analogy between the earthly and the spiritual
d. Interpretational element- the interpretation of the parable.
B. Rules for the Interpretation of Parables-
1. Perspective principles- in relationship to Christology and the Kingdom of God. Lk. 17:20,21; Jn. 3:3
a. the kingdom has come
b. the kingdom is coming Matt. 25:14
2. The Cultural Principles-
a. “In the interpretation of every parable it is necessary to recover as much as possible the local color employed in it.”
b. Study the earthly elements-Farming, weddings, feasts, etc.
3. Exegetical Principles-
a. Determine the one central truth the parable is attempting to teach.
b. Determine how much of the parable is interpreted by the Lord Himself.
c. Determine if there are any clues in the context concerning the parables meaning.
d. The comparative rule- compare with OT associations, Compare with other versions in the Gospels.
4. Doctrinal Principles-
a. Observe the historical sense of the parable. Do not use for proving major theological teachings such Calvinism or Arminianism. Consider what was taught to the immediate listeners .
b. Parables do teach doctrines. But we must use with extreme caution and we must check our results with what is taught by Jesus and the rest of Scripture.
c. The entire edifice of a doctrine should not be resting on the teaching of one or more parables.
This is good advice.
No Lecture Question: Take this time to review your posting status. Make sure you are up to date on these as well as caught up on your reading. Your word study is due by May 31st. This will give you a few more days.
Next week I am going to post the Final. Don't panic! This is an open book, open notes and Bible Final. You will have until June 4th, Mid-night to email me your final. I will give more intstruction when the final is posted.
Be blessed. Have a good weekend.
Pastor David
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