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Bible Interpretation

Principles of Bible study and interpretation.

 
Index Of Bible Interpretation Articles:

A Disputation On Holy Scripture

A Disputation On Holy Scripture

Against The Papists

Especially Bellarmine And Stapleton

CHAPTER XIII
“THAT SCRIPTURE IS TO BE INTERPRETED BY SCRIPTURE”
by William Whitaker
Regius Professor Of Divinity, And Master Of St. John’s College,
In The University Of Cambridge, 1610

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It remains now in the last place for us to prove that these means are to be used; which is a corollary from the conclusion already demonstrated, that scripture is its own interpreter. For if scripture interpret itself,… Continue reading

The Question Of Hermeneutics

The Question Of Hermeneutics

by Jim Riscinti

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INTRODUCTION

 

When discussing the topic of hermeneutics, (the Biblical method of interpretation), we should search the Bible for Biblical examples, commands, and proclamations concerning this all important question. As in all spiritual matters we should look to the infallible Word of God for our answer. If we do not look to the Word of God, but instead, employ our own ideas as to how to interpret the Bible, we will… Continue reading

Word List for the King James Bible

Word List for the King James Bible

Compiled by Timothy S. Morton

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The King James Bible is often criticized because some of the words found in it are words not in common use today. Though these words are relatively few in number and can be readily defined in any good dictionary, many new versions have been published in recent years claiming to “update” the AV’s language. Along with updating the language, however, the new “Bibles” make many other more serious… Continue reading

Hermeneutics – Principles Of Bible Study

Hermeneutics – Principles Of Bible Study

 
The field of bible interpretation, or how to accurately interpret passages of scripture, is known as the field of hermeneutics. On this page, you will find articles, books and other reference materials to aid you in learning how to correctly interpret the Bible, including passages that many Christians have varied and often conflicting opinions of.

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness… Continue reading

Featured Gospel Message

Christ Died For The Ungodly

by Horatius Bonar

The divine testimony concerning man is, that he is a sinner. God bears witness against him, not for him; and testifies that "there is none righteous, no, not one"; that there is "none that doeth good"; none "that understandeth"; none that even seeks after God, and, still more, none that loves Him (Psa. 14:1-3; Rom. 3:10-12). God speaks of man kindly, but severely; as one yearning over a lost child, yet as one who will make no terms with sin, and will "by no means clear the guilty." <continued>