How to Interpret the Bible from a Jesus Perspective

In this short course, Dr Christopher Peppler introduces the Christocentric Principle, a method of interpreting the Bible from a Jesus perspective that he has used effectively through his ministry and academic careers.

Learning Objectives

• Define Jesus-centred Bible interpretation.

• List and explain six benefits of a Christ-centred approach to interpreting the Bible.

• Paraphrase the biblical case for a Jesus-centred approach to Bible study.

• Recognise how the Christocentric principle works in combination with other principles of interpretation.

• Recognise how the Christocentric principle can help to answer complex biblical and theological questions.

Course Outline

1. Part 1: Understanding the Christocentric Principle

2. Part 2: Using the Christocentric Principle

Learning Activities

• Complete nine short interactive lessons. They include watching or listening to mini-lectures, reading summaries of the key points, and taking study notes.

• Optional advanced activity: Read two articles about the Christocentric Principle.

• Complete a practice quiz and pass the final quiz to demonstrate that you have met the learning objectives.

Assessments

• There is a practice quiz.

• There is a final quiz