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The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Understanding of Scripture

epistemology, hermeneutics, Holy Spirit, theology

The theological term most commonly used by theologians to express the role of the Holy Spirit in Biblical understanding is illumination. While the term isn’t directly used of the Holy Spirit, the concept is present, for example in John 1:5 and 1:9, “The Light shines...

New Book Announcement: Integrating Exegesis and Exposition

book announcements, exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, leadership, news, pedagogy

Available now, from Exegetica Publishing, is a new book by Dr. Christopher Cone – Integrating Exegesis and Exposition: Biblical Communication for Transformative Learning. ISBN# 978-0-9765930-5-8 / 302 pages / Retail:$23 / Available at Amazon and Other Fine Retailers....

The Genesis Account as Early Model for Scriptural Hermeneutics

hermeneutics, philosophy

Presented to the Symposium on Scripture, Hermeneutics, and Language, San Diego State University, April 13, 2015. “…From the opening of Genesis to its conclusion, the book records roughly two thousand years of history. Further, Genesis alleges that these...

The Hermeneutic and Exegetical Implications of Descriptive and Prescriptive

exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, philosophy

The short-form process of discerning and appropriating the meaning of a Biblical passage includes the four basic steps of (1) observation, (2) interpretation, (3) correlation, and (4) application. The more detailed process exegetical process includes nine steps: (1)...

What Kind of Literature is Genesis 1?

exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, origins

The Bible contains four basic genres of literature: historical narrative, poetry, prophetic, and epistolary. The genre classification of Genesis 1 is very important for our understanding of the overall message of Scripture, because the chapter deals with so many...

Hell No?

death, epistemology, eternal punishment, hermeneutics, metaphysics, theology

Satan’s encounter with Eve in the Garden is fascinating and very important for us to understand. His temptation of Eve, recorded in Genesis 3, represents several firsts: It is the first instance of an epistemological alternative to God’s design. Satan offers to Eve a...

4 Basic Steps For Growing Biblical Understanding

exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics

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The Book of Revelation is Not Apocalyptic Literature

exegesis/exposition, hermeneutics, Jesus, teachings of

It may seem odd to suggest that the book entitled Apocalupsis does not belong to the genre of literature commonly referred to as apocalyptic, nonetheless that is my suggestion here. The term employed in the title of the book denotes a revelation or disclosure.[1]...

Two Deficiencies of Reformed Epistemology:  A Brief Commendation and Critique of Cornelius Van Til’s Epistemology

epistemology, hermeneutics

Here is why I argue that reformed epistemology isn’t sufficient on its own, and that dispensational epistemology must be distinct from it: Cornelius Van Til is brilliant on what I would call the first three pillars of Biblical epistemology (#1: Biblical God...

Epistemological Foundations for a Biblical Theology

epistemology, hermeneutics, philosophy

or, Bob’s Crazy Day With The Dandelions Presented to the Chafer Theological Seminary Conference, March 12, 2014. (video link)  Epistemology is the study of knowledge. It attempts to answer questions regarding the origin of human knowledge, and considers especially how...
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