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Notapreconceivedmeaning
Notthemostcreativemeaning
Notthemostpersonalmeaning
6 Conservative/Evangelical
Commitments Regarding the Bible
The Bible is divine revelation.
The Bible is inerrant.
The Bible is authoritative.
The Bible has unity.
The Bible has mystery.
The Bible can be understood and
communicated.
Why is Hermeneutics
Necessary?
The nature of the reader
Subjective
Particular background
Particular experience
Level of education
Ancient
Diverse
Types of Literature
Authors
Historical Contexts
Language
Why is Hermeneutics
Necessary?
Two horizons - difference in perspective
between biblical writers and modern
interpreters.
Why is Hermeneutics
Necessary?
Two horizons - difference in perspective
between biblical writers and modern
interpreters.
Why is Hermeneutics
Important?
Foundational in spiritual growth and
ministry.
Ultimate purpose is not just information
but transformation.
Foundational in biblical and theological
study.
Why is Hermeneutics
Important?
Exegesis
Gettingmeaningoutofatext.
Greekex
Eisegesis
Puttingmeaningintoatext.
Greekeis
Avoid Eisegesis,
Work at Exegesis!
Thatwassomesermon,Honey!Themanacrossthe
aislefrommewasintears!
Thatwasmyoldhermeneuticsteacher!