Welcome to this course on hermeneutics. It will be our goal over the next twelve weeks to study together The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation
We call it a “science” because there are certain rules to learn and apply. We call it an “art” because our practice of these rules and principles will become part of the skill-set we use and develop over time to become better students and communicators of God’s Word.
Our study will necessarily be limited in scope since, as in every area of Biblical study, there exists a massive amount of material and several different approaches are possible. Our focus, however, will be to draw out from Scripture itself the principles we will use to interpret the Scriptures.
God has revealed Himself to be all-powerful, holy, righteous and true. Therefore His Word is inerrant, infallible and authoritative. In other words the Bible comes with its own set of “operating instructions” based on the author and is the church’s sole rule for doctrine and practice, which includes hermeneutics. We will see how the prophets, apostles and Jesus Himself interpreted, preached, taught, and lived out the Word of God in dependence on and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
In addition to the Scriptures and this study guide we will use Basic Bible Interpretation by Dr. Roy B. Zuck for corollary reading. It is a thoroughly Scriptural and practical guide in giving the reader three fundamental tools for their hermeneutics tool box: observation, interpretation and application.
Join us from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, and then on Monday nights beginning September 11 through November 20. You will need a copy of the book Basic Bible Interpretation by Dr. Roy B. Zuck for corollary reading. It is a thoroughly Scriptural and practical guide in giving the reader three fundamental tools for their hermeneutics tool box: observation, interpretation and application (Amazon//Christian Book//Various Retailers) and a copy of the syllabus. A bound copy of the syllabus can be purchased from the KCC church office for $10.00. You will be redirected to pay for this syllabus (optional) online after you submit your registration below. A link to download the free PDF version of this syllabus will be emailed to all registrants.