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Identify hermeneutical principles explicitly taught in the Gospels (e.g., Jesus interpreting the Scriptures in Luke 24) (view source)
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:Luke 24:27: “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself.” | |||
:John 5:39: “You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about Me.” | |||
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:Rule of Christ as the Key: Every element of Scripture, including historical narratives and laws, can be understood as prefiguring Christ. | |||
:Rule of Symbolism: Specific symbols (e.g., water, dry ground, fish) in Scripture take on deeper meanings when viewed through the lens of Christ. | |||
2. Fulfillment of Prophecy | 2. Fulfillment of Prophecy | ||
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:Matthew 5:17: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” | |||
:Luke 4:21: “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” | |||
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:Rule of Fulfillment: Biblical events, persons, and institutions are types that find their ultimate meaning in Christ. | |||
:Rule of Prophetic Duality: Prophecies may have an immediate fulfillment in history but also a fuller, spiritual realization in Christ. | |||
3. Spiritual/Deeper Meaning of Texts | 3. Spiritual/Deeper Meaning of Texts | ||
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:John 3:14-15: Jesus interprets the lifting of the bronze serpent (Numbers 21:9) as a typology of His crucifixion. | |||
:Matthew 12:39-41: Jesus compares Jonah’s three days in the fish to His death and resurrection. | |||
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:Rule of Spiritual Meaning: Every story or law contains a deeper spiritual truth tied to Christ. | |||
:Rule of Typology: Old Testament events prefigure New Testament realities. | |||
4. Contextual Unity of Scripture | 4. Contextual Unity of Scripture | ||
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:Matthew 22:29-32: Jesus demonstrates the unity of Scripture by interpreting Exodus 3:6 to affirm the resurrection, showing that God’s covenant transcends time. | |||
:Mark 12:10-11: Jesus quotes Psalm 118:22-23 to illustrate His rejection and eventual exaltation. | |||
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:Rule of Unified Canon: The Bible’s unity demands that no passage be isolated but interpreted in the context of the whole, especially its Christocentric climax. | |||
:Rule of Progressive Revelation: Later Scripture provides the interpretive key to earlier texts. | |||
5. Parabolic and Symbolic Teaching | 5. Parabolic and Symbolic Teaching | ||
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:Matthew 13:10-13: Jesus explains that parables reveal deeper truths to those with spiritual understanding while remaining hidden from others. | |||
:John 6:35-58: Jesus uses metaphors (e.g., “bread of life”) to explain profound spiritual truths. | |||
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:Rule of Symbolism: Symbols in Scripture (e.g., bread, water, fish) carry deeper spiritual meanings tied to Christ. | |||
:Rule of Interpretive Riddles: Apparent mysteries in the text (e.g., the parables) are designed to reveal truths to those with faith. | |||
6. The Necessity of Divine Illumination | 6. The Necessity of Divine Illumination | ||
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:Luke 24:45: “Then He opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” | |||
:John 14:26: “The Holy Spirit... will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” | |||
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:Rule of Divine Guidance: Interpretation of Scripture, especially its sensus plenior, requires dependence on the Holy Spirit. | |||
:Rule of Christocentric Illumination: The Holy Spirit works to illuminate how all Scripture points to Christ. | |||
7. The Moral and Ethical Purpose of Scripture | 7. The Moral and Ethical Purpose of Scripture | ||
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:Matthew 22:37-40: Jesus summarizes the Law and the Prophets as commands to love God and neighbor. | |||
:Matthew 23:23: Jesus criticizes neglecting the “weightier matters of the law” (justice, mercy, faithfulness). | |||
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:Rule of Practical Application: While texts have spiritual meanings, they also provide ethical guidance for living out the life of Christ. | |||
Summary Table of Principles | Summary Table of Principles | ||
