06. General Principles for Interpretation
6. General Principles for Interpretation 6.1 The Bible is Authoritative 6.2 Scripture best interprets Scripture 6.3 Only the Holy Spirit can give us God’s meaning 6.4 Interpret personal experience in light of Scripture not Scripture in light of experience 6.5 Biblical examples are authoritative when supported by a command 6.6 The primary purpose of the Bible is to change lives not increase knowledge 6.7 Each Christian must interpret the Bible for himself
Introduction
Importance of Hermeneutics
The History of Hermeneutics
Principles of Hermeneutics
Application of Hermeneutics
General Principles for Interpretation
The Bible is Authoritative
Scripture best interprets Scripture
Only the Holy Spirit can give us God’s meaning
Interpret personal experience in light of ScripturenotScripture in light of experience
Biblical examples are authoritative when supported by a command
The primary purpose of the Bible is to change livesnotincrease knowledge
Each Christian must interpret the Bible for himself