Hermeneutics: the Art and Science of Interpreting the Bible 1. Why do we need to interpret the Bible? A.Because of our nature We are far removed in time,

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Hermeneutics: the Art and Science of Interpreting the Bible 1. Why do we need to interpret the Bible? A.Because of our nature We are far removed in time, space, and culture from the first readers B.Because of its nature. The Bible was written to different people in different places. It is an “occasional” book. We overhear what God says to other people. 2.How do we interpret the Bible? A.Not by the black-eye method B.But by grammitical-historical exegesis Church :

Grammatical-historical exegesis means asking 1.What did it mean to them then? 2.What does it mean to all always? 3.What does it mean to people presently? Them then People presently All always