1	Definitions of Significant Terms
2	Interpretation Use of analytic and synthetic methods of ascertaining the meaning of the biblical text for the purpose of contemporary application.
3	Hermeneutics The art and science of interpretation. Thus Biblical Interpretation is Biblical Hermeneutics.
4	Exegesis The science of ascertaining the (an) original meaning(s) of the Biblical text. This involves the process of analysis according to various methodologies and synthesis.
5	Application The development of a contemporary meaning of a biblical text(s).
6	There are a variety of contexts for application. Preaching Catechism (teaching) Systematic Theology Worship Christian Ethics
7	Exposition The communication of a contemporary meaning arising from an original meaning of a biblical text through preaching.
8	Fourfold Task of Interpretation 1. The Descriptive Task 2. The Synthetic Task 3. The Hermeneutical Task 4. The Pragmatic Task
9	The Descriptive Task 1. Reading the Text Carefully 2. Accomplished by exegesis 3. Discovering what the original author intended the text to say
10	The Synthetic Task 1. Placing the Text in Canonical Context 2. Identifying the unity of perspective in canonical diversity 3. Discovering the focal images that bring coherence to diverse texts
11	The Hermeneutical Task 1. Relating the text to our situation 2. Crossing the cultural chasm between the biblical culture and our culture 3. Discovering an integrative act of imagination
12	The Pragmatic Task 1. Living the text 2. This is the ultimate goal of interpretation 3. Discovering the grace of God at work in the worshipping community forming your life into conformity with Christ
13	The Need for Hermeneutics
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17	Translations show the Need for Interpretation Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you - although if you can gain your freedom, do so. 1 Cor. 7:21 NIV Were you a slave when called? Do not be concerned about it. Even if you can gain your freedom, make use of your present condition now more than ever. 1 Cor. 7:21 NRSV
18	“Contradictions” Show the Need for Interpretation Proverbs 26:4 Do not answer fools according to their folly, or you will be a fool yourself. Proverbs 26:5 Answer fools according to their folly, or they will be wise in their own eyes.
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