ETCF I.8 Interpreting the Bible

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part I. Revelation ~ 8. Interpreting the Bible

Biblical passages for reflection
[Links to the ESV Bible][Links to All the Audio]:

Acts 15.15-16; Ephesians 4.11-16; 2Peter 01.16-21; 2Peter 03.14-18;

Summary:

1. The Bible is its own interpreter.
2. We must interpret the Bible literally--as it is written.
3. The bible is to be interpreted like any other book.
4. Obscure parts of the Bible are to be interpreted by the clearer parts.
5. The implicit is to be interpreted in light of the explicit.
6. The rules of logic govern what can be reasonable be drawn or deduced from Scripture.

Personal(Michael.T.Bee) Reflections:

Word definitions: perenially

Quotes / other references:
God is His own interpreter
...the devil can quote Scripture

Sproul writes:
"...What is obscure in one part of Scripture may be made clear in another..." and "...Each text must be understood ... in light of ... immediate context but also ... context of the whole of Scripture."

This is encouragement to stay with the "through the Bible" reading programs.