Hermeneutics

(Bible interpretation)

I believe in letting Scripture interpret Scripture. I believe that one must approach Bible interpretation without presuppositions. I believe this to be the only way to remove human error from scriptural interpretation.

I believe it is the responsibility of every human to find Truth in God's written Word. This often includes abandoning long held beliefs by the individual and the Church as a whole. I believe that tradition, while important, does not and cannot usurp scripture in what it says. I reject theology driven by tradition rather than text, no matter how widespread the belief.

Audience Relevance, time statements, and historical context are all important factors in interpreting the Scriptures.