Three Challenges to Sufficiency
Mysticism charismatic and new revelation
Traditionalism Roman Catholicism
Woke Theology CRT and Intersectionality
Scripture is clear with relation to the message of salvation. Term is perspicuity.
Three Hermeneutic Strategies
Typological
Allegorical
Literal
5 Hermeneutical Principles
Interpret Scripture with Scripture.
Interpret in light of the literary genre.
Right interpretation derives from a recognition of biblical authority.
Remember the two guardrails for correct interpretation: the Holy Spirit and the church.
Accurate interpretation of meaning influences the significance and application Scripture and as such must be taken seriously.
Four Takeaways:
The doctrines of sufficiency and clarity mean that the Bible is our guidebook to salvation and following Christ.
Remember first to look for the clear and obvious when reading Scripture.
Enter the reading of Scripture with a spirit of submission to whatever God means to say in the text.
Wrestle with the more difficult passages in light of the interpretive principles above.
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