The Proper Method of Bible Interpretation: The Grammatical-Historical-Spiritual Method (3)
Douglas Kuiper explains the spiritual aspect of the Grammatical-Historical-Spiritual method of Bible interpretation, emphasizing that Scripture must be read as God's inspired Word to His church through the Holy Spirit, not merely as a literary document. The article clarifies how proper interpretation requires understanding grammar and historical context while avoiding allegorical methods that divorce the Holy Spirit's meaning from the author's intended sense. This is the third installment in a series that systematizes the Reformed approach to faithful biblical exegesis.
Previous article in this series: May 1, 2025, p. 274. The Grammatical-Historical-Spiritual method of Bible interpretation is based on the orthodox view that Scripture is God's inspired revelation to His church. The foundational principle of this method is that Scripture interprets Scripture. These points were made in the first article in this short series. The second article explained the grammatical and historical aspects of this method of Bible interpretation. It explained why we must pay...
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