Purdue Lutheran Ministry

Date/Time/Location:  This is not currently scheduled, but as soon as we receive enough interest to hold the course we will.  So, we need you to express interest – if you are….interested.  We prefer to run the course when we have five (5) or more.  If you are interested, please fill out the form below.  [OR - if you're open to several different discussion group alternatives... you might want to fill out our Interest Survey.]

Introducing a Video Series entitled:  ”So, How do Lutheran’s Interpret The Bible?”

You are invited to explore these Lutheran ways of interpreting the Bible through this seven session video series. Through Powell’s rich discussions you will discover answers to questions you have always had about the Bible. One question I’ve always had is how we determine right and wrong as a church. In session five Powell emphasizes carefully Lutheran ways to discern when a biblical law should or should not apply to a situation. To those of us who have strong opinions on the significant social issues of our time he also provides biblical counsel to consider how our opinions have been shaped and formed consciously or not by the biblical witness and tradition. Throughout Powell’s presentation he enhances his discussion by using Biblical texts such as the Beatitudes in Matthew’s Gospel or the parable of the Prodigal Son to offer concrete examples and practical application. In viewing all of these seven sessions, Powell will also answer questions you have never thought about. I have always been proud of our Lutheran commitment to dialogue on the important social matters of our time but I have never asked why. I now have a clearer picture of why dialogue plays such an important role in matters of biblical interpretation for Lutherans.

– from the Study Guide for How Lutherans Interpret the Bible,  by Jessicah Krey Duckworth

During our sessions, we’ll cover these topics:

• Session 1 – The Word of God
• Session 2 – What Lutherans Say About The Bible
• Session 3 – Where The Bible Comes From
• Session 4 – Interpreting the Bible in Context
• Session 5 – Determining Right From Wrong
• Session 6 – The Many Meanings of the Bible
• Session 7 – Devotional Bible Reading