Category Archives: Hermeneutics

Figurative Language (3-4)

Posted on April 30, 2010 by John Harris

A couple more types of figurative language. These are fairly familiar to us. (3) Simile: this is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things, often introduced with the words “like”, “as” (or even “than”). (4) Metaphor: this is similar … Continue reading →

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Do We Need Hermeneutics?

Posted on April 18, 2010 by John Harris

John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things … Continue reading →

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Figurative Language (1-2)

Posted on April 13, 2010 by John Harris

Shouldn’t we take the Bible “literally”? Yes we should! What I mean by this is simply that we should avoid the allegorical school. It is honestly quite dishonest to simply say “it means what it say” because the truth of … Continue reading →

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Original Languages

Posted on April 8, 2010 by John Harris

Obviously, if you’re paying attention, we have access to a lot of English translations, it’s almost embarrassing when you think about parts of the world where it’s difficult to get a Bible in print. How many Bibles do you have? … Continue reading →

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7 Basic Principles (An Overview)

Posted on April 8, 2010 by John Harris

Here are the 7 basic principles of Biblical Hermeneutics (interpreting the Scriptures). The Priority of the Original Languages: Though there are some great translations out there, none are perfect (they actually can’t be) so any decision with regard to the … Continue reading →

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