Hermeneutics 1: The Tools You Will Need
Topics covered are knowing that hermeneutics is both a science and an art; hermeneutics in brief; beginning facts; the proper mental approach; common sense; and the difference between exegesis and eisegesis. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 2: Methods, Rules and Principles of Interpretation
Topics covered include some harmful methods of interpretation; the deductive method of reasoning; rules of interpretation; and the principles of interpretation. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 3: Types of Language Used
Topics discussed are the three periods of Biblical revelation; the different genres (literary forms) to be studied; the importance of the setting; and different types of language used. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 4: Semantics
Topics covered are; the nature of Scripture; the value of semantics; the Triangle of Meaning; and the four attributes of human utterance. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 5: Interpreting the Law of Moses and the OT Narratives
Topics discussed in this lesson are; how the Bible is written according to genre; how to interpret the Law of Moses; Christians and the Old Law; the Covenant and its Ordinances; how to interpret the OT narratives; what the narratives are and what they are not. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 6: Interpreting the OT Psalms and Wisdom Literature
Topics discussed are; the psalms as poetry and literature; the seven types of psalms; benefits of the psalms; how to interpret the wisdom literature of the OT; with emphasis on Ecclesiastes, Job and the Proverbs. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 7: Interpreting Prophecy and the OT Prophets
Topics covered are; the function of the prophets; the importance of the historical context; and forms of prophetic utterance. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 8: Interpreting the NT Gospels and the Parables of Jesus
Topics covered in this lesson include; one story and four accounts; the teachings of Jesus; how to interpret the parables; function and audience considerations; and the emphasis on the kingdom of God. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 9: Interpreting Acts and the NT Epistles
Topics in this lesson are; how to interpret the book of Acts and its history; four examples of Biblical instruction; how to interpret the NT epistles noting the hermeneutic rules and literary context. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 10: Interpreting Apocalyptic Literature (Ezekiel, Daniel, Zechariah, and Revelation)
Topics include; a brief review of previous lessons studied; Revelation as apocalypse; Revelation as prophecy; Revelation as epistle; the historical context; and the exegesis of Revelation. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 11: Handling the Silence of the Scriptures
Topics covered in this lesson are; the two great mottoes of the restoration plea; the value of logic and reasoning; God's silence is intentional; exercises in the difference between silence and implication; specific and generic commands; and silence is not necessary license. PDF PPT
Topics covered are knowing that hermeneutics is both a science and an art; hermeneutics in brief; beginning facts; the proper mental approach; common sense; and the difference between exegesis and eisegesis. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 2: Methods, Rules and Principles of Interpretation
Topics covered include some harmful methods of interpretation; the deductive method of reasoning; rules of interpretation; and the principles of interpretation. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 3: Types of Language Used
Topics discussed are the three periods of Biblical revelation; the different genres (literary forms) to be studied; the importance of the setting; and different types of language used. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 4: Semantics
Topics covered are; the nature of Scripture; the value of semantics; the Triangle of Meaning; and the four attributes of human utterance. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 5: Interpreting the Law of Moses and the OT Narratives
Topics discussed in this lesson are; how the Bible is written according to genre; how to interpret the Law of Moses; Christians and the Old Law; the Covenant and its Ordinances; how to interpret the OT narratives; what the narratives are and what they are not. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 6: Interpreting the OT Psalms and Wisdom Literature
Topics discussed are; the psalms as poetry and literature; the seven types of psalms; benefits of the psalms; how to interpret the wisdom literature of the OT; with emphasis on Ecclesiastes, Job and the Proverbs. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 7: Interpreting Prophecy and the OT Prophets
Topics covered are; the function of the prophets; the importance of the historical context; and forms of prophetic utterance. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 8: Interpreting the NT Gospels and the Parables of Jesus
Topics covered in this lesson include; one story and four accounts; the teachings of Jesus; how to interpret the parables; function and audience considerations; and the emphasis on the kingdom of God. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 9: Interpreting Acts and the NT Epistles
Topics in this lesson are; how to interpret the book of Acts and its history; four examples of Biblical instruction; how to interpret the NT epistles noting the hermeneutic rules and literary context. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 10: Interpreting Apocalyptic Literature (Ezekiel, Daniel, Zechariah, and Revelation)
Topics include; a brief review of previous lessons studied; Revelation as apocalypse; Revelation as prophecy; Revelation as epistle; the historical context; and the exegesis of Revelation. PDF PPT
Hermeneutics 11: Handling the Silence of the Scriptures
Topics covered in this lesson are; the two great mottoes of the restoration plea; the value of logic and reasoning; God's silence is intentional; exercises in the difference between silence and implication; specific and generic commands; and silence is not necessary license. PDF PPT