BIBLE STUDY TECHNIQUES Correlation OVERVIEW Overview of Correlation
BIBLE STUDY TECHNIQUES Correlation
OVERVIEW • Overview of Correlation • Cross-References • Paraphrasing • Outlines • Other Translations • Charts
OVERVIEW • This lesson relies very heavily on the book Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible by Walter Henrichsen and Gayle Jackson https: //www. amazon. com/Studying-Interpreting-Applying-Walter. Henrichsen/dp/0310377811/
OVERVIEW OF CORRELATION • What is Correlation? • Correlation is answering the question "where else does the Bible talk about this concept/character/event/etc. . . ? " • Correlation is primarily done through cross-referencing • • • Word Parallel Corresponding Historical Idea Contrast • • Paraphrasing Outlines Other Translations Charts • There are some other forms of correlation
CROSS-REFERENCES • Word Cross-References • Useful when dealing with keywords • Tools include • Concordance with Strong's Numbers • Bible Dictionaries
CROSS-REFERENCES • Corresponding Cross-References • A corresponding cross-reference can refer to any one of several things • A New Testament quote of an Old Testament verse • 2 or more passages referring to the same event • Tools include • Concordance • Other uses of keywords • Synonyms • Related words • Treasure of Scripture Knowledge (TSK) • Available on Blue Letter Bible • Verse cross reference charts • https: //www. blueletterbible. org/study/misc/quotes. cfm
CROSS-REFERENCES • Historical Cross-References • Historical cross-references allow you to find events that were happening at the same time as a passage in the immediate area or world • Tools include • • • TSK sometimes include historical tidbits Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps & Timelines Baker Book of Bible Charts, Maps, & Timelines Timetables of History A Bible handbook can help you find out about when a book was written
CROSS-REFERENCES • Idea Cross-References • Idea, or topical, cross-references are made when the Bible talks about a subject in more than one place • Tools include • Topical Bibles such as the Nave's • Chain reference Bibles such as Thompson's
CROSS-REFERENCES • Contrasting Cross-References • This is the same as word cross-references except that you are looking for antonyms and contrasting ideas
PARAPHRASING • Paraphrasing is a form of correlation where you write a passage in your own words • Do not stray from the ideas in the passage • This is not a summary or your observations and interpretation • As an example, compare any verse in your Bible to the Message translation
OUTLINES • Outlining is similar to paraphrasing • Be sure to include all of the authors ideas • This can add a new perspective to a familiar passage
OTHER TRANSLATIONS • Comparing passage in different translations can be helpful • It adds a new perspective to a familiar passage • Brings out nuances in a passage that might have been difficult to see in another translation
CHARTS • Charts can help you identify the relationship between a passage and the verses surrounding it • There are several formats you can use • • • Survey Comparative Topical Grids Passage Descriptions Chronological Charts Illustrations
CHARTS • Survey charts allow you to understand an entire passage in a glance • Example Survey Chart Title (Book ch: vs-vs) Main Idea 1 Main Idea 2 Main Idea 3 Main Idea 4 Main Idea 5 Main Idea 6 v 11 v 16 v 20 v 15 v 19 v 21 Related Idea a 2 Related Idea a 3 Related Idea a 4 Related Idea b 1 Related Idea b 2 Related Idea b 3 Related Idea b 4
CHARTS • Comparative charts are used to sort a mix of information • Example comparative chart using Paul's missionary journeys Paul's Journey 1 2 3 Date Places visited/ length of stay Churches e stablished Travel Companions Letters Written
CHARTS • Topical grids are used to sort a mix of information and break down the topics discussed in a passage • Example topical chart Topic: my topic, Passage: the passage Verse 1 2 3 Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4
CHARTS • Passage descriptions can help you understand the content in a chapter • Break down the chapter into paragraphs • List the starting and ending verse of each paragraph • Write down key thoughts in the blocks with a reference to the verse • Example passage description chart Passage: the passage Paragraph 1 – vv. a 1 -z 1 Paragraph 2 – vv. a 2 -z 2 Paragraph 3 – vv. a 3 -z 3 v. d 1: description v. r 2: description v. b 3: description v. f 1: description v. t 2: description v. g 3: description v. k 1: description v. x 2: description v. z 3: description
CHARTS • Chronological charts can help you understand the order of events • Example chronological chart Title: Jesus's Ministry Year 1 2 3 Mathew Mark
CHARTS • Illustrations are a way to creatively express the idea or flow of a passage
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Links to materials and resources mentioned, as well as the handouts, Power. Point slides, and lecture notes, can be found at http: //www. nbsbaptistchurch. org/resources/bible-study-techniques/
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