The Proper Method of Bible Interpretation: The Grammatical-Historical-Spiritual Method (1)
Douglas Kuiper introduces a series on biblical hermeneutics, emphasizing the necessity of sound interpretive methods to avoid misinterpretation of Scripture. The article argues that proper Bible study requires understanding and correctly applying Reformed principles of interpretation, particularly relevant for pastors, seminary professors, and Bible study leaders. This foundational piece advocates for maintaining traditional Reformed hermeneutical approaches against modern developments in biblical interpretation.
No one reads a Bible passage without interpreting it. Perhaps that is an overstatement. One who is entirely disengaged while reading and immediately forgets what he read did not interpret it. And someone who is puzzled by a passage and makes no effort to understand it did not interpret it. While this can be true of believers at times, it ought not. Believers ought to, and usually do, read the Bible in order to understand it. Failing to interpret at all is one danger; another is that one...
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