Bible Interpretation, Student Workbook, SW05

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B I B L E I N T E R P R E T A T I O N

D. Critical presuppositions ( things we will accept as the truth before we begin to interpret the Scriptures )

1. The Scriptures have both divine and human authorship.

2. Biblical interpretation is about exegesis , not eisegesis .

a. Exegesis - to explain, make clear, and interpret the meaning from within a text ( to draw out of )

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b. Eisegesis - to explain and interpret a text, especially a biblical text, using one’s own ideas (i.e., to read into )

3. Scripture must interpret Scripture.

a. 1 Cor. 2.13

b. Matt. 22.29

c. Luke 24.44-47

4. Progressive revelation : The revelation unfolds until it culminates in Jesus Christ (i.e., Jesus is the standard by which all interpretations of Scripture must be judged).

a. Heb. 1.1-2