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9. IBS: Should Christians be Perfect?

58m | Dec 2, 2021

Are Christians called to be perfect? And if so, what does that mean? In this Inductive Bible Study episode the Sigler brothers attempt to interpret Matthew 5:48a: "You, therefore, must be perfect".

Show Notes:

Relevant Determinants

  • Preliminary definition(s)
  • Context
  • Word Usage
  • Scriptural Testimony
  • Kinds of Terms (literal vs. figurative)
  • Inflections and Syntax
  • General literary form
  • Psychological factor
  • Atmosphere
  • Author’s purpose and viewpoint
  • Historical background
  • History of terms (etymology)
  • History of text (textual criticism)
  • History of tradition (source criticism, form criticism, redaction criticism)
  • Interpretation of others
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