Skilled Biblical Interpretation
Hermeneutical Triad
Biblical Genres
100

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 

The verse above is representative of this. 

What is skilled Biblical Interpretation?

100

The Hermeneutical Triad is made up of these three elements. 

What is History, Literature, and Theology?

100

Matthew 7:7 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." is an example of this genre. 

What is poetry? 

200

2 Timothy 2:16–18
[16] But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, [17] and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, [18] who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some. (ESV)

This verse is representative of this. 

What is failed Biblical Interpretation? 

200

This represents the fact that God’s revelation to humans, which is conveyed by the biblical texts, took place in a real-life time; they were written by people with specific beliefs, convictions, and experiences

What is History?

200

Joel 2:28 “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. (ESV) 

is an example of what genre?

What is prophecy or apocalyptic? 

300

This can negatively affect other believers and can distort the truth and lead to confusion.

What is failed Biblical Interpretation? 

300

This is the existence of texts containing that revelation that require interpretation. 

What is literature?

300

Ephesians 1:1–2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV)

is an example of what genre?

What is letters or epistles?

400

This is the reason why we out forth the effort to interpret Scripture properly. 

What is our love for God and conviction that God's Word is precious. 

400

This is the reality of God and His revelation in Scripture

What is Theology? 
400

Luke 15:3–5 So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. (ESV)

is an example of what genre? 

What is a parable?

500

Though conveyed through human means, using human language and thought forms, Scripture is ultimately a product of this, and therefore is completely trustworthy.

What is divine inspiration?
500

Context, Annotation, and Application are steps of this study method that are reflected in the Hermeneutical Triad.

What is the Inductive Bible Study Method? 

500

Matthew 8:1–3 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. (ESV)

is an example of what genre? 

What is a New Testament narrative?

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