Hermeneutics - Examples

Review - Why hermeneutics (science of bible interpretation)

• Faithfully defend the faith
• Contend for the faith
• Prepare for discipleship/teaching
• Enable correct self interpretation of scripture
• Equip others

Review - Bible :

• Is objective
• Follows fixed interpretation rules
• All scripture is part of one whole message
• Exegesis = extract from bible
• Eisegesis = read into bible

CONTEXT:

• Consider author, audience, time/issue addressed
• Eisegesis leads to multiple meanings of a passage
• Examples of abused scriptures . . . .
• Overall context of Bible : Luke 24:25-27

PRACTICAL ADVICE:

• Don't read Bible as textbook
  • Bible addresses heart, not just knowledge
  • Seek Christ, not facts about him
• Don't read Bible as magic book
• Don't read Bible as rule book
• Don't read multiple purposes into Bible
• Read as if God has something to say