The problem facing the modern student of the New Testament is that of application. One of the most difficult questions is how to understand the original intention of the New Testament for current human history when the material is two thousand years old. Most often students wonder whether all people are accountable to the teachings of the gospel, the New Testament in general. However, the New Testament possesses several evidences that some passages have specific application because their original audience and intended purposes are known. In this piece of work, we will highlight some ideas.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The problem
- Does the New Testament text have limited or specific application?
- What is there within the text that suggests it has universal application?
- How may one distinguish between specific and universal application?
- A proposed solution
- The meaning and means to salvation
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the challenges of applying New Testament teachings to contemporary life, particularly concerning the distinction between specific and universal applications. It analyzes how the original context and intended audience can influence the interpretation of biblical texts, while also highlighting the enduring principles that hold universal relevance.
- The interpretation of the New Testament in contemporary life
- Distinguishing between specific and universal applications of biblical texts
- The influence of original context and intended audience on interpretation
- Identifying universal principles and their relevance across time and cultures
- The implications of applying biblical teachings to contemporary issues
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The problem: This chapter introduces the fundamental question of how to apply the New Testament to modern life. It examines the argument for specific applications based on the original audience and purpose of certain passages. The chapter then explores the evidence for universal applications, highlighting verses that address common human experiences and principles. Finally, it outlines a framework for distinguishing between specific and universal applications, considering the original intent of the author and the broader implications of the message.
- A proposed solution: This chapter focuses on the meaning and means of salvation as understood in the New Testament. It critiques contemporary interpretations that deviate from the biblical message, highlighting concerns about commercialization and misinterpretation of religious teachings. The chapter emphasizes the importance of aligning contemporary interpretations with the original intent of the scriptures, particularly regarding the understanding of Jesus Christ and the true nature of salvation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text focuses on the application of the New Testament to contemporary life, the distinction between specific and universal applications, the influence of original context and intended audience on interpretation, identifying enduring principles, the meaning and means of salvation, and critiques of contemporary misinterpretations of biblical teachings.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Sixbert Sangwa (Author), 2020, The New Testament and the Contemporary Life, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1027525
