1. Principles of Reformed Hermeneutics
Dr. Gene Haas

2. Introduction Committed to two things:
Christians need to build positive relationships with people who experience same-sex attraction
Same-sex practice is contrary to the moral will of God

3. Principles of Reformed Hermeneutics
1. Bible is one grand narrative of Creation, Fall, and Redemption and Renewal of all things in Christ
2. There is one covenant of grace revealed in the Bible

4. Principles of Reformed Hermeneutics
3. God’s moral law for humans is rooted in creation
There is a creational moral order
4. Redemption consists of the restoration of creation and its order

5. Principles of Reformed Hermeneutics
5. All Scripture is God-breathed
Inspired by the Spirit (2 Tim 3:16), who is the ultimate author
6. The Spirit reveals the word of God in and through human authors
Inspiration is organic not mechanical
Revelation is progressive over time

6. Principles of Reformed Hermeneutics
7. All that Christians need to know for faith & practice is in Scripture
8. The leading of the Spirit is always consistent with the teaching of the written word of God
The Spirit never “says anything to the church” contrary to Scripture

7. Principles of Reformed Hermeneutics
9. Scripture interprets Scripture
More clear passages must always interpret less clear passages
The New Testament must be the framework through which we interpret Old Testament passages on a topic