Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
How do we understand the beautiful and complicated Bible? For the last 12 years, I've taught the Introduction to Biblical Interpretation course at Kuyper College. I love teaching this class because the Bible is both simple and complex; it gives life-giving answers and creates head-scratching problems; it can be confusing and troubling, and healing and powerful. I have many questions about the Bible, and many more questions about the ways Christians often interpret the Bible. Teaching this course has been a key part of my own spiritual journey of wrestling with the God who reveals himself in the biblical narrative. I'm more convinced than ever that Christians not only need to interpret the Bible well, but they must be able to explain--to others and themselves--how that interpretive process works. These videos endeavor to equip you to do that.
The videos in the links below are key excerpts from a number of essential topics on biblical interpretation. If they can serve you personally or are useful for a group or class study, then thanks be to God.
The course is divided into five main sections, which are linked below.
The videos in the links below are key excerpts from a number of essential topics on biblical interpretation. If they can serve you personally or are useful for a group or class study, then thanks be to God.
The course is divided into five main sections, which are linked below.