Metonymy, Synecdoche, Metalepsis, Idiom
How God’s Word Interprets Itself Cinardo Home (Rutherford, NJ) Zolezzi, Steve 11/09/2010 11/09/2010
This teaching reviews four specific types of figures of speech: metonymy, synecdoche, metalepsis, and idioms. Understanding these figures of speech helps us gain a greater appreciation for the detail of God’s Word. The definition and examples of each type of figure are given to help the listener reach a greater understanding of how these function in God’s Word. An explanation is specifically given of the idiom of permission. We are reminded of how important it is to speak God’s Word to people since God is a delivering God.
Figures of Speech
Figures of Speech of Comparison
How God’s Word Interprets Itself Integrity of the Word Cinardo Home (Rutherford, NJ) Young, Michael 11/09/2010 11/09/2010
How do you describe a paper clip to an alien using only words? You try to compare it to something they already know and understand. This teaching covers five figures of comparison God uses in the Bible to help us understand and add emphasis: (1) simile, which is a comparison using “like” or “as”, (2) metaphor, a compressed simile where the explicit part is removed, (3) hypocatastasis, which is when the subject is implied, (4) prosopopoeia or personification, where human characteristics or traits are applied to inanimate objects or ideas, and (5) condescensio, where human or animal characteristics or traits are applied to God. It is important to read the context of the verse when identifying a figure of speech so we do not take things literally that are meant to be figurative.
Figures of Speech
Figures of Speech of Repetition
How God’s Word Interprets Itself Integrity of the Word Cinardo Home (Rutherford, NJ) Carr, Jesse 11/04/2010 11/04/2010
The goal of this teaching is to help people learn how to identify figures of speech, specifically regarding repetition, so they can further understand and believe the Bible in their personal lives. Figures of speech are like what condiments or spices are to food to help accentuate the flavor. Explanations and examples are provided for the four figures of speech: anaphora, polysyndeton, asyndeton, and polyptoton. The point of recognizing figures of speech is not to be able to identify the formal name of each figure, but, instead, to understand what God wants highlighted. Misunderstanding figures of speech can and has caused issues leading to wrong practice and division. In the Bible, repetition helps drive home what God wants to be emphasized including how to renew our minds, what the love of God does, the profit of each manifestation of the spirit, and so much more.
An Introduction to Figures of Speech Used in the Bible
How God’s Word Interprets Itself Integrity of the Word Cinardo Home (Rutherford, NJ) Zolezzi, Steve 11/04/2010 11/04/2010
In this first teaching of the series some different types of figures of speech are briefly looked at, including exaggeration, euphemism, and repetition, to begin to learn how to spot them and how they work in the Scriptures.
Figures of Speech
God’s Deliverance – Close
Dealing with the Adversary Deliverance Old Testament Examples Aldersgate Center Zolezzi, Steve 06/05/2005 06/05/2005
The battle is not ours, but God’s. This teaching looks at an outstanding record where Jehoshaphat seeks God for help in a life-threatening situation for him and his people. They receive instruction from the Lord, believe it, and then He delivered them out of their situation. God wants His people delivered. In the Old Testament, it was a physical battle; now, it’s a spiritual battle, but the battle has already been won. In life, there are disappointments, but spiritual, mental, and physical deliverance is available. We all have situations where we need help. Do we choose to focus on the situation, or do we choose to focus on God who is able to deliver? Christ won the victory, and we can triumph in Christ! All we have to do now is believe it. We are dealing with a defeated adversary. We don’t have to be afraid to love people or help someone along the way. We are triumphant in Christ. The victory is ours. We are free to enjoy life. Let’s believe “If God be for us, who can be against us?” and watch God bring His Word to pass because He is a God of deliverance.
The Victory
God’s Deliverance in My Life
Deliverance Renewed Mind Aldersgate Center Flores, Milagros 06/05/2005 06/05/2005
This teaching shows the incredible juxtaposition of accepting God’s grace and receiving deliverance or refusing God’s grace and living in condemnation. Milagros tells the story of how she got into the Word, spoke in tongues and knew that she knew she was born again. She saw miraculous “coincidences” or, rather, people walking with God at the right place at the right time to help her learn God’s Word rightly divided. Even though her life was incredibly blessed, she chose to focus on the “little scratches” in her life, and in turn, stepped away from God’s Word. She refused God’s grace, love, and mercy and instead felt condemned and bitter in her heart. One day, she heard manifestations once again and knew she was home. Today, Milagros is the most loving, joyful person. She accepted God’s grace in her mind and is able to live a life of great love and helping others. God will not force us to change our minds; we have to change them. The difference between Judas and Peter in whether they received deliverance is that Judas refused God’s grace. Sometimes we have to talk with our Father, accept His grace, and move on. God wants the best for us and is able to deliver us in all things. We have to recognize our shortcomings but not allow them to condemn us. When help comes, accept it, and don’t refuse God’s grace. The decision is on us!
Grace, Personal Experience
