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Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation concerning the books of the Bible. The principles and rules found here are derived from the Bible itself, either by using the rules themselves or by the examples of the Biblical authors. See Augustine's error for a criticism of the hermeneutic methods that were introduced to the church early in it's history.

The Biblical warrant for hermeneutics

Because eternal life comes from and through Jesus (Joh 14:6, Joh 17:3), some may be tempted to say that they know Jesus, and therefor do not need to read or understand the Bible. But many who believed they knew Jesus will be turned away. (Mt 7:23)

Among those who studied the scriptures diligently were the scribes and Pharisees. Using the methods of human hermeneutics they missed the point of the scriptures. (Joh 5:39) He rebuked the most educated religious scholars for a single error of doctrine which revealed that they did not know the scriptures nor the power of God. (Mt 22:29, Mr 12:24) They mistakenly believed that there was marriage in heaven because they did not know how to read the scriptures properly. (Mt 22:30, Mr 12:25) One who believes that the marriage of the Lamb is after the resurrection or in heaven (Re 19:7, Re 19:9) may wish to learn to read the scriptures properly.

After following Jesus for three years, even the disciples did not understand the scriptures. (Lu 24:27, Lu 24:32), but required that he reteach it to them after the resurrection (Lu 24:45).

As the apostles began to preach, they taught the scriptures and how to interpret them correctly, reasoning with their listeners to convince them that Jesus was the promised Messiah. (Ac 17:2, Ac 18:24, Ac 18:28)

They did not teach by means of their own ability, nor by their own interpretation, but even as the prophets of old were moved by God to prophesy (2Pe 1:20, 2Pe 1:21), the apostles were moved by God to interpret scripture correctly. (2Pe 1:19) They even had the Holy Ghost to remind them of what they had learned (Joh 14:26), and to help them formulate their sermons(Lu 12:12).

Do not stop there with your reasoning! The apostles did not retain an exclusive rights to the Holy Ghost. Paul reminded us that God is able to establish us in the "preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began". (Ro 16:25)

Jesus taught the apostles who were commanded to teach others (Mt 28:20) and they did. (Ac 5:25, Ac 18:11, 2Ti 2:2).

Proper hermeneutics were taught by the apostles, and that teaching is contained in the New Testament scriptures. From the prophets and the apostles we can learn to read the scriptures properly, especially when that teaching is accompanied by the Holy Ghost. (Jas 1:5)

Rules and hints

Rules are derived from the scriptures and apply to the general topic of hermeneutics.

Hints are helps that assist in exegesis when certain conditions exist.

Subcategories

This category has only the following subcategory.

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Pages in category "Hermeneutics"

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 ==The Biblical warrant for hermeneutics==
-Because eternal life comes from and through Jesus ([[Joh 14:6]], [[Joh 17:3]]), one may be tempted to say that know Jesus, and therefor do not need to read or understand the Bible. But many who '''believed they knew Jesus''' will be turned away. ([[Mt 7:23]])
+Because eternal life comes from and through Jesus ([[Joh 14:6]], [[Joh 17:3]]), some may be tempted to say that they know Jesus, and therefor do not need to read or understand the Bible. But many who '''believed they knew Jesus''' will be turned away. ([[Mt 7:23]])
-Among those who studied the scriptures diligently were the scribes and Pharisees. Using the methods of human hermeneutics they missed the point of the scriptures:
+Among those who studied the scriptures diligently were the scribes and Pharisees. Using the methods of human hermeneutics they missed the point of the scriptures. ([[Joh 5:39]]) He rebuked the most educated religious scholars for a single error of doctrine which revealed that they did not know the scriptures nor the power of God. ([[Mt 22:29]], [[Mr 12:24]]) They mistakenly believed that there was marriage in heaven because they did not know how to read the scriptures properly. ([[Mt 22:30]], [[Mr 12:25]]) One who believes that the marriage of the Lamb is after the resurrection or in heaven ([[Re 19:7]], [[Re 19:9]]) may wish to learn to read the scriptures properly.
-:[[Joh 5:39]] Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
+After following Jesus for three years, even the disciples did not understand the scriptures. ([[Lu 24:27]], [[Lu 24:32]]), but required that he reteach it to them after the resurrection ([[Lu 24:45]]).
+As the apostles began to preach, they taught the scriptures and how to interpret them correctly, reasoning with their listeners to convince them that Jesus was the promised Messiah. ([[Ac 17:2]], [[Ac 18:24]], [[Ac 18:28]])
+They did not teach by means of their own ability, nor by their own interpretation, but even as the prophets of old were moved by God to prophesy ([[2Pe 1:20]], [[2Pe 1:21]]), the apostles were moved by God to interpret scripture correctly. ([[2Pe 1:19]]) They even had the Holy Ghost to remind them of what they had learned ([[Joh 14:26]]), and to help them formulate their sermons([[Lu 12:12]]).
+Do not stop there with your reasoning! The apostles did not retain an exclusive rights to the Holy Ghost. Paul reminded us that God is able to establish us in the "preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began". ([[Ro 16:25]])
-Lu 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
+Jesus taught the apostles who were commanded to teach others ([[Mt 28:20]]) and they did. ([[Ac 5:25]], [[Ac 18:11]], [[2Ti 2:2]]).
-Lu 24:32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
-Lu 24:45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
-Ac 17:2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
+Proper hermeneutics were taught by the apostles, and that teaching is contained in the New Testament scriptures. From the prophets and the apostles we can learn to read the scriptures properly, especially when that teaching is accompanied by the Holy Ghost. ([[Jas 1:5]])
-Ac 18:24 ¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, [and] mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
-Ac 18:28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, [and that] publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
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+==Rules and hints==
-Ro 16:25 ¶ Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
+:[[:Category: Rule | Rules]] are derived from the scriptures and apply to the general topic of hermeneutics.
-Ro 16:26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
+:[[:Category: Hint | Hints]] are helps that assist in exegesis when certain conditions exist.
-Pe 1:19 ¶ We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
-Pe 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
-Pe 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost.