Basic New Testament Interpretation is our topic this session.

This is a video based session through the Seminary Now  platform. The instructor is Dr. Nijay Gupta. 

If you would like to understand the approach and process of Bible study better, this study is for you (*full course description below).

Our group format is as follows:

1. Visit for a bit (coffee and goodies)

2 We start the video by 8:40

3. Discussion follows.

4. You are good to go by 9:30

5. Some guys stay a bit longer and continue discussing

6. We are Jersey guys imperfectly trying to follow Jesus. You'll fit in.

*The Bible is an extraordinary compilation of stories, historical accounts, songs, poems, letters, parables, visions, and more. With this rich feast of genres in texts that span hundreds of years also come challenges of understanding and interpretation. While many things in the Bible are clear and straightforward, there are also concepts and issues that are confusing and complex. For that reason, biblical scholars have developed tried and true approaches, methods, and reading habits that can aid anyone in getting the most out of their Bible study.

This course, taught by New Testament scholar Nijay Gupta, introduces the fundamentals of biblical interpretation. He begins with the “why” questions and then methodically presents a basic method for reading the New Testament with its historical, social, literary, and theological features in mind. Gupta uses case studies and modern analogies to illustrate these fundamentals. Viewers will leave this course with many tools and resources to equip them to dive deeper into studying the Bible.