Ep. 78 - Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism - Hermenuetics

Listeners, welcome back to the It Stands Written Podcast! On this week's episode, Justin, Braden, Elijah, and Ernest are kicking off a new series on a topic pertinent to today's discussions of Israel and the Church: Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. They begin by breaking down hermeneutics, a key aspect of doctrinal and scriptural interpretation. They distinguish between the different levels of doctrine--primary, secondary, and tertiary--making sure to highlight that the topic of this new series falls into the secondary level of doctrine. Next, they expand upon authorial intent and its importance in interpreting Scripture the way God intended for it to be interpreted. Once they have covered those bases, they get into the rules of hermeneutics, listing practical ways listeners can be sure that they are interpreting passages correctly. Lastly, they discuss the ways that readers should approach the Old and New Testaments by answering questions about how to handle the seemingly vast interpretational differences between them, focusing on the idea that the New Testament brings new divine revelation, and not a reinterpretation of the Old Testament. Buckle up for a rich theological conversation that is sure to give you clarity and confidence as you handle the Word of God.

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Resources Mentioned:

- Validity in Interpretation by E.D. Hirsch, Jr.