Knowing Scripture
Overview
The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible.
In this expanded edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, "The theme of this book is not how to read the Bible but how to study the Bible." He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn. With a minimum of technical jargon, Sproul tackles some of the knotty questions regarding differences of interpreting the Bible, including
Now with a new preface, Knowing Scripture is a basic book for both beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture.
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- Gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation
- Helps readers dig out the meaning of Scripture for themselves
- Presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture
- Why Study the Bible
- Personal Bible Study and Private Interpretation
- Hermeneutics: The Science of Interpretation
- Practical Rules for Biblical Interpretation
- Culture and the Bible
- Practical Tools for Bible Study
Top Highlights
“Isn’t it amazing that almost everyone living in the West has an opinion to offer about the Bible, and yet so few have really studied it? Sometimes it seems as though the only people who take the time to study it are those with the sharpest axes to grind against it. Many people study it to find possible loopholes so they can get out from under the weight of its authority.” (Page 21)
“The Old Testament distinguishes between wisdom and knowledge.” (Pages 23–24)
“How is that possible? Only an appeal to the radical Fall of the human race could begin to answer that question.” (Page 21)
“Both the analogy of faith and the principle of seeking the literal sense (sensus literalis) are necessary safeguards against unbridled speculation and subjectivistic interpretation.” (Page 62)
“Myth 1—The Bible is so difficult to understand that only highly skilled theologians with technical training can deal with the Scriptures.” (Page 15)
- Title: Knowing Scripture
- Author: R. C. Sproul
- Publisher: Inter-Varsity
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Pages: 152
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Bible › Study and teaching; Bible › Hermeneutics
- ISBNs: 9780830893294, 9780830875993, 0830893296, 0830875999
- Resource ID: LLS:9780830875993
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T20:42:55Z
R. C. Sproul (1939– 2017) was a respected teacher, theologian, pastor. He was the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries where he served as executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
Sproul held degrees from Westminster College, Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary, Free University of Amsterdam, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He taught at several colleges and seminaries including Reformed Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary. He served as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, in Sanford, Florida. Sproul’s teaching can be heard daily on the ‘Renewing Your Mind’ radio broadcast which plays in over 40 countries.
Sproul wrote over 70 books and articles including the classic The Holiness of God and several theological articles in Tabletalk magazine.