03.07.17 - Crossing Over To The Other Side
Pastor Wells teaches a beginning five-step system of interpretation that can be used to mine meaning from the Biblical text.
Introduction
We need a valid, legitimate approach to the Bible, one that is not based strictly on intuition and feeling. We need an approach that derives meaning from within the text, but one that also crosses over to the situation for today’s Christian.
Keep in mind that our goal is to grasp the meaning of the text God has intended. We do not create meaning out of a text; rather, we seek to find the meaning that is already there.
Step 1: Grasping the Text In Their Local.
Step 2: Measure The Width Of The River
Step 3: Cross The Principle Bridge
We can summarize the criteria for formulating the theological principle with the following:
The principle should be reflected in the text.
The principle should be timeless and not tied to a specific situation.
The principle should not be culturally bound.
The principle should correspond to the teaching of the rest of Scripture.
The principle should be relevant to both the biblical and the contemporary audience.