Hermeneutics

The lectures in this module are designed to teach a believer how to interpret and study the Bible himself. Paul wrote, in 2 Timothy, chapter 2, and verse 15, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” In this pas- sage, our gaze is set on the Lord himself, not the applause or favor of men. We’re to strive to please the Lord, the Master we serve, and to labor in a manner that does not bring shame.

One of the simplest errors in reading the Bible is the failure to consider the immediate context of the verse or passage. Whenever we remove a verse from its context, we will distort its true meaning. Words of Scripture can be lifted out of their context and applied in ways that contradict their original meaning. In this fifth lecture, we’ll consider the importance of interpreting every Scripture passage in light of its Context.

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Rev. Robert McCurley is the minister of the Gospel at Greenville Presbyterian Church in Taylors, SC, a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing). https://www.greenvillepresbyterian.com