Let the Text Speak: An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics

Hermeneutics is the science and art of biblical interpretation. There is a gap between what God communicated as written in Scripture and our understanding of it when we read it. That gap comes from over two thousand years between the time it was written and today, a wide divergence in culture, differences in language, our own preconceptions, our desires, and our own failures to observe all of the relevant information. The study of hermeneutics helps to bridge that gap. Practicing good hermeneutics is how we let the text speak. Your hermeneutics has an enor- mous impact on how you view God, yourself, and other people. Having solid hermeneutics will open up the Bible to you and make its content understandable. It equips you to have a well- founded and deep relationship with Christ and prepares you for ministering to others. Having good hermeneutics helps keep you safe from false teachers and spiritual abuse.