Key Terms
Syntax — The way words are arranged in a sentence — the order and relationships that shape meaning
Connectors — Words like therefore, but, because, so that, and for — they show how ideas relate to each other
Discourse Analysis — Tracing the flow of an author's argument through a whole passage — seeing how each sentence connects to the next
Key Concepts
- Grammar is the skeleton that holds meaning together
- Connectors (therefore, but, because, so that) are the road signs of the text
- Tracing the author's flow of thought
Scripture Focus
Romans 12:1-2
Ephesians 2:8-10
John 3:16-18
Learning Objectives
- Identify key grammatical signals in a passage — commands, conditions, reasons, results — even without knowing the original languages
- Use connector words (therefore, but, because, for, so that) to trace how an author builds an argument
- Practice reading a passage slowly enough to see its structure, not just its surface content
Resources
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