Hermeneutics
Basic Rules of Interpretation
The Bible is a treasure box. To open the fullness of the treasure within, Christians must use a certain key—hermeneutics, or the rules of interpretation. The correct interpretation of Scripture is almost as important as the doctrine of verbal inspiration itself.
Interpreting the Bible Accurately
God is capable of accurately relaying His Word to us in a way that we can understand. It is crucial that we interpret properly to determine the intended meaning rather than forcing ideas into the text.
Must We Interpret the Bible Literally?
If Adam was not a literal, historical person who literally rebelled against God by eating a literal fruit, thus bringing in the Curse upon this world, then why did Jesus (a descendant of the literal Adam) come to die on the Cross. It is important to take God at His Word in all areas, particularly in Genesis, which is foundational to the gospel message itself.
Genesis and a Literal Six Days
To interpret Genesis 1–11 in the same way Jesus did, you must treat the passage as historical narrative and follow the standard principles of interpretation. When you do this, it is clear that God created everything in six normal-length days approximately six thousand years ago.
Hermeneutics Topics
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In-Depth ArticleHave We Misunderstood Genesis 1:1?Sept. 11, 2013 from Answers in Depth
The purpose of this section is to define some of the interpretive schemes that have arisen since the idea of vast ages became popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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In-Depth ArticleTannin: Sea Serpent, Dinosaur, Snake, Dragon, or Jackal?Aug. 8, 2012 from Answers in Depth
Determining the meaning of tannin requires a close look at the actual Hebrew word and a study of the various contexts in which it appears.
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Book ChapterBiblical InterpretationJuly 14, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
To assess properly the debate that the scriptural geologists were involved in, one needs also to understand the views of Scripture held by evangelicals and high churchmen.
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In-Depth ArticleLiterary Forms and Biblical InterpretationJune 24, 2009 from Answers in Depth
The key to unlock the Bible is within the reach of everyone and not just a special group of people with expert training.
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Book ChapterAspects of Information as Found in the BibleMay 28, 2009 from In the Beginning Was Information
God is shown as the source or sender of biblical information.
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Problems in methods of interpretation—Genesis 1-11: Part 2Oct. 1, 1979, pp. 22–26
Is there any explicit teaching within the Bible itself that suggests its details are not to be pressed in matters of the physical creation? When reference is made to the original creation, the creation narrative is treated as fact without any reservation.
Articles About Hermeneutics
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In-Depth ArticleHave We Misunderstood Genesis 1:1?Sept. 11, 2013 from Answers in Depth
The purpose of this section is to define some of the interpretive schemes that have arisen since the idea of vast ages became popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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In-Depth ArticleTannin: Sea Serpent, Dinosaur, Snake, Dragon, or Jackal?Aug. 8, 2012 from Answers in Depth
Determining the meaning of tannin requires a close look at the actual Hebrew word and a study of the various contexts in which it appears.
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Book ChapterBiblical InterpretationJuly 14, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
To assess properly the debate that the scriptural geologists were involved in, one needs also to understand the views of Scripture held by evangelicals and high churchmen.
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In-Depth ArticleLiterary Forms and Biblical InterpretationJune 24, 2009 from Answers in Depth
The key to unlock the Bible is within the reach of everyone and not just a special group of people with expert training.
PDF Download -
Book ChapterAspects of Information as Found in the BibleMay 28, 2009 from In the Beginning Was Information
God is shown as the source or sender of biblical information.
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Problems in methods of interpretation—Genesis 1-11: Part 2Oct. 1, 1979, pp. 22–26
Is there any explicit teaching within the Bible itself that suggests its details are not to be pressed in matters of the physical creation? When reference is made to the original creation, the creation narrative is treated as fact without any reservation.
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