Understanding Like the Audience Locust and Wild Honey #1 provides a thought to assist you when approaching the scriptures. Understanding what the message meant to its audience before you make application to self is very important.
Interpretation vs. Interpolation Imagine the following scenario: A police officer pulls up behind a car that is traveling a bit over the speed limit and turns on his lights and siren. The car in front of him immediately speeds off. … Read More
Accurate Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible Correctly (5) It is probably safe to say that most if not all casual to serious students of the Bible are aware that it is broken down into two basic parts: the Old Testament (Genesis … Read More
Accurate Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible Correctly (Part 4) Jesus was asked, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” (Matt. 21:23), a legitimate question even if it was asked with illegitimate motives. It’s a … Read More
Accurate Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible Correctly (3) Let’s say that you uncovered your great-grandfather’s last will and testament, written way back in the 1920’s. As you peruse through it, you are thrilled to discover that he had set aside a … Read More