PPT-The Interpretation of Scripture

Three Criteria for Interpreting Scripture Look closely at the content and unity of the whole Scripture How does the rest of Scripture help me understand what Im reading Helps to avoid cherry picking. HERMENEUTICS. People cringe at the word “theology.” They think that theology is for the seminary trained, and not for your average Joe. Some here may even think this.. However, every Christian is a theologian.. Interpreting Scripture Responsibly. “One verse, three different interpretations. Who’s right?”. Interpreting Scripture Responsibly. The need for rules of interpretation. An objective standard by which to arbitrate . I. . Why is it so important to have strict guidelines for the interpretation of symbols. ?. There is perhaps no other area that has generated so may wild and strange doctrines as that of the interpretation of symbols. The Bible is a book of symbols, but symbols must be interpreted in the light of all of the other principles of biblical interpretation. Types and symbols must never be seen as the . March 4. th. & March 25. th. 2012 . Introduction. Hermeneutics:. Hermes was the Greek god who allegedly interpreted the message of the gods to mortals. . The word . hermeneuo. = "to explain, interpret. Wayne Grudem. Chapter 6: . The Four Characteristics of Scripture. . (2) Clarity. Can only Bible scholars understand the Bible rightly?. A. The Bible Frequently Affirms Its Own Clarity. Deut 6:7: . Biblical Interpretation. We are all interpreters of Scripture. There are good and bad, better and worse interpretations. The Bible is written for us, but not to us. Interpreting and applying the Bible is complicated! . 6. . Revelation. . Scripture . Exposes. T. he Figure of the . N. eighbour in . J. esus’ . P. arable . Plain Meaning & Mystery. ‘The Rivers of Paradise did not all run one way, and yet they . The term “canon” has its origin in a family of Semitic words that referred to a reed or a rod. . In ancient times a straight rod might be marked for the purpose of measuring. . The word came to refer to a series of marks used for measurement. . Thursday, January 3, 2013. © 1/3/2013, Jeffrey Bame – Content of this presentation may not be used without explicit permission. . “The Word of God: Interpreting Scripture and Tradition”. Cornerstone document: . Unbiblical Hermeneutics. Applied to God’s Word. . Edwin Reynolds, Ph.D.. Leviticus 10:1-2. Aaron's sons . Nadab. and . Abihu. took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to his command. So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD. (NIV. AHMED BAMAGA. MBBS. King Abdulaziz University Hospital. ABG Interpretation. 2. ABG Interpretation. First, does the patient have an acidosis or an alkalosis. Second, what is the primary problem – metabolic or respiratory. JoLynn. Gower. 352-2458 493-6151. jgower@guardingthetruth.org. HERESY #3: THE BIBLE ISN’T GOD’S INSPIRED WORD. “The Bible is a human product, rather than the product of divine fiat.” Rob Bell. In . an article from 2007, a well-known theological writer, Luke Timothy Johnson, coming out in acceptance of same-sex unions, admitted that such a position demands "intellectual honesty.” He also said, for himself, that he has "little patience with efforts to make Scripture say something other than what it says, through appeals to linguistic or cultural subtleties. Introduction. The Scope of Scripture Interpretation. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness”. .