or Block Diagramming

finding the flow of thought in Scripture

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Objectives

• learn what Phrasing is and the different types of phrases

• learn basic grammar concepts dealing with clauses & phrases

• distinguish a main clause from a subordinate clause

• understand the logical relationships between clauses and phrases

• properly label and identify the logical relationships between clauses and phrases

• learn how the structure of a block diagram aids in better understanding a passage

• a list of resources that may be helpful to continue the practice of block diagramming

Slow and Steady…7 is the number

• basic grammatical concepts • subjects, verbs, direct & indirect objects• clauses and phrases

• different types of phrases

• splitting your passage up

• finding the main clause (or main thought)

• subordinating the remaining clauses and phrases

• learn the different types of relationships• labeling each phrase with its proper relationship• how the relationships affect the surrounding phrases

What is Phrasing?

• A method used to determine a Biblical author’s flow of thought

• A visual aid• the “big idea(s)” is displayed inline• parallel ideas are better seen

• A little more grammar focused

Benefits of Phrasing

• Enables a quick overview of all the main themes in a passage

• A quicker way (as opposed to traditional diagramming) to analyze a sentence

• Not as rigid as other study methods• Only two basic rules to keep in mind• Flexible enough to allow for custom Phrasing

• The structure allows the easy construction of a homiletical outline

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