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11Processes
ofInterpretation
Processes of
Interpretation
I. Hermeneutics I. Hermeneutics
II. PreparationII. Preparation
IV. Application IV. Application
III. Investigation III. Investigation
Hermeneutics“the study of meaning”
Hermeneutics“the study of meaning”
OlderTendencies
OlderTendencies
The study of rules for
interpretingmeaning
The study of rules for
interpretingmeaning
~Ermh/j ~Ermh/j RecentTendencies
RecentTendencies
The study of all influences on the processes of interpreting
meaning
The study of all influences on the processes of interpreting
meaning
Generaland
Biblical
Generaland
Biblical
Definition of Hermeneutics (1.1)
Hermeneutical Spiral of Repeated
EncountersBetween Text and Reader
Moving toward Better
Understanding
Hermeneutical Spiral of Repeated
EncountersBetween Text and Reader
Moving toward Better
UnderstandingPhysical,
Cultural,Spiritual
Preparations for
Interpretation
Illumination by
Holy Spirit
Illumination by
Holy Spirit
Exploration of
Original Meaning
ContemporaryAppropriation
of Text
Preparation Application
InvestigationInvestigation
Constant Interdependence
Constant Interdependence
Hermeneutical Spiral (1.2)
11Processes
ofInterpretation
Processes of
Interpretation
I. Hermeneutics I. Hermeneutics
II. PreparationII. Preparation
IV. Application IV. Application
III. Investigation III. Investigation
Objectivist HermeneuticObjectivist Hermeneutic
Objective readers let the text speak for itself.
Objective readers let the text speak for itself.
Interpreters must prepare by learning guidelines and developing skills that
enable them to be objective observers of a text’s meaning.
Interpreters must prepare by learning guidelines and developing skills that
enable them to be objective observers of a text’s meaning.
PreparationPreparation
Objectivist Preparation (1.3)
Subjectivist HermeneuticSubjectivist Hermeneutic
Subjective readers give meaning to texts from their own beliefs.
Subjective readers give meaning to texts from their own beliefs.
Interpreters must prepare by learning about themselves and by being ready
to express their own outlooks ininterpretation.
Interpreters must prepare by learning about themselves and by being ready
to express their own outlooks ininterpretation.
PreparationPreparation
Subjectivist Preparation (1.4)
Authority-Dialogue HermeneuticAuthority-Dialogue HermeneuticPreparationPreparation
Interpreters must be
more aware and responsible
with their predispositions.
Interpreters must be
more aware and responsible
with their predispositions.
Readers alwaysbring enabling and disabling
predispositions to texts.
Readers alwaysbring enabling and disabling
predispositions to texts.
PreparationPreparation
Interpreters must learn methods
that acknowledge a text’s
communicative power.
Interpreters must learn methods
that acknowledge a text’s
communicative power.
Readers genuinely seek
to listen to texts as
authoritative.
Readers genuinely seek
to listen to texts as
authoritative.
Authority-Dialogue Prep. (1.5)
11Processes
ofInterpretation
Processes of
Interpretation
I. Hermeneutics I. Hermeneutics
II. PreparationII. Preparation
IV. Application IV. Application
III. Investigation III. Investigation
Common Practice:
Treat Bible as Timeless
Common Practice:
Treat Bible as Timeless
More Responsible Practice:“due use of ordinary means” (WCF 1.7)
Sensus Literalis
WriterWriter DocumentDocument AudienceAudience
Original Historical ContextOriginal Historical Context
Why the Writer?
Organic Inspiration
(e.g. Matt 22:43-44; 2 Pet 3:15-16)
Why the Writer?
Organic Inspiration
(e.g. Matt 22:43-44; 2 Pet 3:15-16)
Why the Audience?
Divine Accommodation
(e.g. Gal 1:2; Luke 1:3; Jhn 1:38)
Why the Audience?
Divine Accommodation
(e.g. Gal 1:2; Luke 1:3; Jhn 1:38)
15 Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16 He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand.
2 Pet 3:15-16
43 He said to them, "How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, calls him 'Lord'? For he says, 44 "'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet." ' 45 If then David calls him 'Lord,' how can he be his son?“
Matt 22:43-45
To the churches in Galatia:
Gal. 1:2
Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
Luke 1:3
Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" They said, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher),
John 1:38
Importance of Investigation (1.6)
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document AudienceAncient World of OT and NTAncient World of OT and NT
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
How can we hope to understand the
original meaning?
How can we hope to understand the
original meaning?
Great Differences In Worldviews,
Technology, Social Values,
Language, Religion
Great Differences In Worldviews,
Technology, Social Values,
Language, Religion
Challenge of Investigation (1.7)
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
SameGod
SameGod
SameWorldSameWorld
SameKind ofPeople
SameKind ofPeople
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
SameGod
SameGod
Divine Immutability inCharacter, Counsel, Covenant
They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end. (Heb 1:11-12; cf. Ps 102:25-27)
Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. (Heb 6:17)
. . . the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17)
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
Same WorldSame World
Historical Background of Current Events (Josh 1:1-12:24)
Analogous Circumstances (Exod 19:1-24:18; 1 Chr 29:1-9)
Same World
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
SameKind ofPeople
SameKind ofPeople
Same Kind of People
Image of God (Gen 1:27; 9:6)
Fallen in Sin (Rom 3:9-18; 1 Cor 11:7)
Divided between Lost and Redeemed(Col 3:10)
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
SameGod
SameGod
SameWorldSameWorld
SameKind ofPeople
SameKind ofPeople
Adequate Investigation
of Original Meaning is Possible.
Adequate Investigation
of Original Meaning is Possible.
Did You Realize?The distance of a text
not only makes it difficult to understand,
but also enhances its ability to change us.
Possibility of Investigation (1.8)
11Processes
ofInterpretation
Processes of
Interpretation
I. Hermeneutics I. Hermeneutics
II. PreparationII. Preparation
IV. Application IV. Application
III. Investigation III. Investigation
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document AudienceAncient World of OT and NTAncient World of OT and NT
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
Divine Design of
FutureApplicability
Divine Design of
FutureApplicability
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them…Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven.
Matt 5:17-19
These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
1 Cor. 10:11
Necessity of Application (1.9)
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
ContemporaryWorld
ContemporaryWorld
Great Differences inWorldviews, Technology, Social Values,
Language, Religion
Great Differences inWorldviews, Technology, Social Values,
Language, Religion
How can we hope to
apply Scripture to our day?
How can we hope to
apply Scripture to our day?
Challenge of Application (1.10)
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
SameGod
SameGod
SameWorldSameWorld
SameKind ofPeople
SameKind ofPeople
Personal Adjustments
Personal Adjustments
Cultural Adjustments
Cultural Adjustments
Epochal Adjustments
Epochal Adjustments
Epochal AdjustmentsAlthough God is immutable, in
application we must account for the fact that his providential care for the world varied from epoch to epoch in Redemptive History.
Cultural AdjustmentsAlthough the Scriptures apply to all places and times, we must account for cultural variations when applying Scripture. ORDEMEP
ROGRESSO
Personal AdjustmentsAlthough the Scriptures apply to all people, we must account for the variations among individuals and groups of people as We apply the Scriptures.
Writer Document AudienceWriter Document Audience
SameGod
SameGod
SameWorldSameWorld
SameKind ofPeople
SameKind ofPeople
Personal Adjustments
Personal Adjustments
Cultural Adjustments
Cultural Adjustments
Epochal Adjustments
Epochal Adjustments
Possibility for Application (1.11)
Through these connections and adjustments, we can
adequately apply the Scriptures to our day.
Through these connections and adjustments, we can
adequately apply the Scriptures to our day.