Interpret the Bible: Proven Steps to Prevent Confusion
- Hermeneutics is presented as the art and science of interpretation that helps readers understand Scripture in its proper context.
- Three core principles—observation, interpretation, and application—are explained as the process for arriving at accurate meaning.
- Cultural, linguistic, geographical, and genre gaps are highlighted to show why careful study is necessary to avoid taking verses out of context.
This is Question #4 in Orpheus J. Heyward’s God’s Word: The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture.