Developing and Implementing a Training in Biblical Interpretation for the Bible Study Teachers at First Baptist Church, Waynesboro, Georgia

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to develop and implement training in biblical interpretation for the Bible study teachers at First Baptist Church, Waynesboro, Georgia. Chapter 1 presents the purpose, goals, ministry context, rationale, definitions, limitations, delimitations and research methodology for this project. Chapter 2 presents the biblical and theological foundations for training in biblical interpretation through the exegesis of Old Testament and New Testament passages. Chapter 3 presents the theoretical and practical foundations for training teachers in biblical interpretation through the consideration of biblical theology, hermeneutical principles, membership in the church, and the clarity of Scripture. Chapter 4 gives a detailed presentation of the way in which the project was carried out by laying out the six phases of this project. Chapter 5 examines and presents the results of the project, includes changes I would make, and theological and personal reflections from the execution of this project.