Lesson 7: Christ as the Key
Christ as the Key
The Bible models various ways in which Christ serves as the key to interpretation.
1. Christ as the “Answer” Key¹
Reading with Christ as the “answer” key involves understanding how Christ fulfills the Bible’s patterns, promises, and problems.
2. Christ as the “House” Key²
Reading with Christ as the “house” key involves understanding how Christ and his gospel unlock the full meaning and implications of a text.
3. Christ as the “Ignition” Key³
Reading with Christ as the “ignition” key involves understanding that Jesus empowers the church to obey his Word.
4. Christ as the “Keystone”
Reading with Christ as the “keystone” involves understanding how Jesus unites and makes sense of the whole Bible and all creation.