where meanings are consciously in the author/speaker’s mind, implications are not always consciously conveyed. 2. With reference to Ephesians 5:18, discuss meaning, implications, significance, and subject matter. Ephesians 5:18 states that we are to “not get drunk of wine”. What this verse doesn’t say, however, is that we are not supposed to get drunk on beer, liquor, bourbon, whiskey, etc. Someone may look at this passage and try to say that since Paul did not mention all of these other types of intoxicating elements that he was obviously saying we can drunk on those, just not on wine. Whereas that may seemingly be the meaning of the text, its implications surely imply that Paul simply does not want us doing anything that could impair our judgment and decision-making skills. The significance of this text is how we, as the readers and hearers of this text, should respond; not only should we abstain from alcohol, but we should also stay free from marijuana, hallucinogens, huffing, and anything else that is known for impairing one’s judgment the same way that alcohol does. The subject matter of this text is simply that we should stay free of judgment impairing substances and instead be filled with the Spirit. 3. It is not uncommon to hear someone speak of applying a biblical text to his or her life (or the application of a text). Using the interpretive vocabulary introduced above, explain what people mean by application. When most people say they have applied a text to his or her life, what they mean is that the text has significance to them. Upon understanding the meaning and implications of a text, the modern-day reader/hearer has a choice of what he/she will do. This choice, regardless of which they choose, is the significance the text has on their life. Significance, remember, is simply how a person responds to what they have read/heard; either they will accept or reject the claims Scripture makes and its subsequent meaning and implications. 4. Which of the four approaches to Isaiah 7:14 seems the most convincing to you?
where meanings are consciously in the author/speaker’s mind, implications are not always consciously conveyed. 2. With reference to Ephesians 5:18, discuss meaning, implications, significance, and subject matter. Ephesians 5:18 states that we are to “not get drunk of wine”. What this verse doesn’t say, however, is that we are not supposed to get drunk on beer, liquor, bourbon, whiskey, etc. Someone may look at this passage and try to say that since Paul did not mention all of these other types of intoxicating elements that he was obviously saying we can drunk on those, just not on wine. Whereas that may seemingly be the meaning of the text, its implications surely imply that Paul simply does not want us doing anything that could impair our judgment and decision-making skills. The significance of this text is how we, as the readers and hearers of this text, should respond; not only should we abstain from alcohol, but we should also stay free from marijuana, hallucinogens, huffing, and anything else that is known for impairing one’s judgment the same way that alcohol does. The subject matter of this text is simply that we should stay free of judgment impairing substances and instead be filled with the Spirit. 3. It is not uncommon to hear someone speak of applying a biblical text to his or her life (or the application of a text). Using the interpretive vocabulary introduced above, explain what people mean by application. When most people say they have applied a text to his or her life, what they mean is that the text has significance to them. Upon understanding the meaning and implications of a text, the modern-day reader/hearer has a choice of what he/she will do. This choice, regardless of which they choose, is the significance the text has on their life. Significance, remember, is simply how a person responds to what they have read/heard; either they will accept or reject the claims Scripture makes and its subsequent meaning and implications. 4. Which of the four approaches to Isaiah 7:14 seems the most convincing to you?